ANNUAL TOWN REPORT Westborough Massachusetts for Year Ending December 31, 2020 Three Hundred and Third Edition

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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT Westborough Massachusetts For Year Ending December 31, 2020 Three Hundred and Third Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Advisory Finance Committee ...... 91 Affordable Housing Trust ...... 93 Affordable Housing Trust Working Group ...... 94 Animal Control...... 101 Animal Inspector ...... 110 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee ...... 113 Board of Health ...... 115 Board of Selectmen ...... 120 Building Department ...... 125 Conservation Commission ...... 127 Council on Aging/Senior Center ...... 131 Golf Club Operating Committee ...... 135 Cultural Council ...... 139 Dedication ...... 1 Department of Public Works ...... 145 Diversity & Inclusion Committee ...... 142 Economic Development Committee ...... 158 Elections and Town Meetings ...... 16 Employee Earnings Report...... 279 Finance Department (Accounting, Assessor, Treasurer/Collector) ...... 162 Fire Department ...... 182 Historical Commission ...... 139 Housing Partnership Committee ...... 191 Information Technology ...... 193 Legal Services ...... 195 Library ...... 196 Local Emergency Planning Committee ...... 199 Municipal Building Committee ...... 201 Open Space Preservation Committee ...... 202 Parking Clerk ...... 203 Planning Board ...... 205 Police Department ...... 211 Recreation Department ...... 216 School Committee ...... 222 School Department ...... 219 Sealer of Weights and Measures ...... 240 Sustainable Westborough ...... 244 Town Clerk ...... 247 Town Manager ...... 255 Town Moderator...... 257 Town Officers/Boards/Committees ...... 3 Treatment Plant Board ...... 262 Trustees of Soldiers Memorials ...... 242 Veterans Advisory Board ...... 265 Youth Commission...... 269 Zoning Board of Appeals ...... 277 DEDICATION

The Town of Westborough dedicates this Annual Report to those 39 residents of Westborough, who passed away in 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.

We also want to acknowledge those residents who passed away in 2020 who dedicated their time, over the years, to serving the Town of Westborough.

Erlamond “Dottie” Reiman (96) August 2, 1924 – August 7, 2020

Service to the Town: Over 50 year resident, “A woman before her time.” A dedicated Nurse attending to her husband’s medical practice, giving extended hours to Westborough patients while raising 5 daughters for over 25 years; Member of The Westborough Women’s Club, and Volunteer for Special Olympics, along with a variety of other Westborough Clubs and Organizations.

x Edward Uhlman Jr, 84; Life time resident; Service to the Town: Westborough Country Club Grounds Keeper. x Virginia Erwin, 73; Service to the Town: 3rd Grade Teacher, Armstrong Elementary School; Former Asst Director English Handbell Choir and Festival Ringers; Director of the Children’s Handbell Choir x Noah Grains, 66, Service to the Country: US Navy; Service to the Town: Employee of the DPW

1 x Al Mosher 75; 50+ year resident; Service to the Town: Member of Westborough Food Pantry, Member of Habitat for Humanity, and Member of Recreation Commission x Thomas McCabe,76; Service to the Country: US Airforce; Service to the Town: Past President of the Rotary Club inspiring the Festival of Lights at the Town Rotary during the winter holidays and a Paul Harris Fellow. x William McLoughlin, 86; Service to Country: US Army; Service to Town: Member of Council on Aging, Delivered Meals on Wheels, Shopper for the homebound, Election Officer, Cub Scout Leader, and Member of the K of C.

Respectfully Submitted,

Wendy L. Mickel, Town Clerk

It is with sincere heartfelt regret any omission that may have occurred in this dedication.

ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN- 3 YEAR TERM Allen Edinberg (2022) Leigh Emery (2022) * Syed Hashmi (2021) Ian Johnson (2023) Shelby Marshall (2021)

MODERATOR- 3 YEAR TERM John Arnold (2023)

PLANNING BOARD- 5 YEAR TERM James Ball (2022) Tim Koehler (2025) Hazel Nourse (2023) Timothy Paris (2021) Mark Silverberg (2024)

SCHOOL COMMITTEE- 3 YEAR TERM Stephen Doret (2022) Sara Dullea (2022) Lisa Edinberg (2023) Raghu Nandan (2023) Kristen Vincent (2021)

TOWN CLERK- 3 YEAR TERM Wendy Mickel (2023)

TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY Edward K. Baldwin (2022) Kathleen A. Daly (2022) Karen E. Fay (2021) Patricia Fontes (2023)* James M. Holmes (2021) Mary Ellen Johnston (2022) William Linnane (2023)

3 Dorothy S. Mello (2023) Carolyn Spring (2021)

WESTBOROUGH HOUSING AUTHORITY-5 YEAR TERM Jill Dupree (2021) April Metzger (2022)+ * Donald Mahan (2023) Nancy Perkins (2024)* Joan B. Pavolis (2025)

MODERATOR APPOINTMENTS

ADVISORY FINANCE COMMITTEE- 3 YEAR TERM Michael Barretti (2023) Melanie Board (2021) Beth Blumberg (2023) Andrew Bradley (2021) Jody Hensley (2021) Paul Huegel (2022) Sean Keogh (2022) Walter Leslie (2022) Hank Rauch (2023)

PRE K-3 SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE- INDEFINITE TERM Amber Bock Stephen Doret Robert Ferguson Chris Jayavendra Shelby Marshall Irene Oliver Maryann Stannard Kristi Williams

4 TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER-INDEFINITE TERM Leah Talbot

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COORDINATOR- INDEFINITE TERM Frederick Lonardo

BOARD OF ASSESSORS- 3 YEAR TERM Joseph MacDonough (2021) Mark Silverberg (2022)

BOARD OF HEALTH- 3 YEAR TERM Alan Ehrlich (2023) Syed Hashmi (2021) Nathan P. Walsh (2022)

BUILDING COMMISSIONER & ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER- 3 YEAR TERM Frederick Lonardo

ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR William Hezlitt (2021)

CONSTABLE- 1 YEAR TERM Alan Gordon vacancy

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE- INDEFINITE TERM Maureen Amyot Sara Connors Michael Daniels Alma DeManche Kimberly Foster Shazia Majid Shelby Marshall Imma Ness

5 Cara Presley Rana Rappaport Ryan Nguyen

FENCE VIEWER -1 YEAR TERM Craig Richov

INSECT & PEST CONTROL OFFICER- 1 YEAR TERM Timothy Donovan

MEASURER OF WOOD- 1 YEAR TERM Vacancy

MIS/GIS DIRECTOR-3 YEAR TERM Mark Stockman (2021)

MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE- 3 YEAR TERM Dexter P. Blois (2023) Alan Gordon (2021) Ian Johnson (2022) Peter O’Neil (2023) James Stewart (2021) Earl H. Storey, Jr. (2022) Vacancy

MUNCIPAL HEARINGS OFFICER-INDEFINTE TERM Kimberly Foster

PARKING CLERK & HEARING OFFICER- 1 YEAR TERM Karen Bain Morgado

PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTORS-3 YEAR TERM Robert Cunningham (2021) Robert J. Rullie, Assistant (2021)

SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES- 1 YEAR TERM Joseph Mulvey, Jr.

6 SEXUAL HARRASSMENT OFFICER- 3 YEAR TERM Patrick Purcell (2023) Leah Talbot (2021)

TREASURER/COLLECTOR- 3 YEAR TERM Robert Haley (2023)

WIRING INSPECTOR- 3 YEAR TERM William Reilly (2021) W. Stephen Norton, III, Assistant (2021)

WEIGH MASTERS-1 YEAR TERM Tate & Lyle

TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER & ANIMAL INSPECTOR-1 YEAR TERM Melinda MacKendrick

ASSISTANT TOWN ACCOUNTANT-3 YEAR TERM Linda Smith (2021)

ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER-3 YEAR TERM Kimberly Foster (2022)

CHIEF ASSESSOR- 3 YEAR TERM Jonathan Steinberg (2021)

COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS-3 YEAR TERM Tony Ash (2023) Robert Haley (Treasurer) Vacancy

TOWN ACCOUNTANT-3 YEAR TERM Leah Talbot

BOARD OF SELECTMEN APPOINTMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER Christopher Payant (2022)

FIRE CHIEF Patrick Purcell (2021)

POLICE CHIEF Jeffrey Lourie (2021)

TOWN COUNSEL Kopelman & Paige

TOWN MANAGER Kristi Williams (2022)

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY COMMITTEE- INDEFINITE TERM Ed Beauchemin Joseph Boccadoro Don Burn Ellen Gugel Frederick Lonardo Cliff Luce Jordan McCarron Glenn McLeod Patrick Purcell James Robbins Nancy Siegal Julie Squires

8 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND- 1 & 2 YEAR TERMS Ed Behn (2022) Allen Edinberg (2021) Lea MacLean (2022) Hank Rauch (2021) Kate Storm (2021) Vacancy (2)

ASSABET VALLEY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE-INDEFINITE Timothy Singleton

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PLANNING COMMITTEE-3 YEAR TERM Lisa Blazejewski Andrew Bradley Stephen Doret Robert Haley Ian Johnson Tim Koehler Lea MacLean

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE- AD HOC Kristina Allen Jennifer Doherty Colleen Dowd Adam Last Shelby Marshall Lea MacLean Mark Silverberg

CONSERVATION COMMISSION- 3 YEAR TERM Timothy Buckalew (2021) Gerald Cushing (2023) Stephanie Kelley (2022) Garry Kessler (2021) Andrew Koenigsberg (2023)

9 Justin Lundberg (2022)

COUNCIL ON AGING- 3 YEAR TERM Sue Abladian (2023) Linda Birch (2022) Nancy Fallon (2023) Phyllis Jaffee (2021) Guido Lonardo (2021) Kathy Metzger (2021) Oscar Najarian (2022) Jane Owens (2022) Daniel Pavolis (2023) Vacancy (2)

COUNTRY CLUB OPERATING COMMITTEE- 3 YEAR TERM Don Bouffard (2022) David Hall (2023) Paul McGrath (2022) Earl H. Storey, Jr. (2023) Katie Welch (2023) Vacancy

CULTURAL COUNCIL- 3 YEAR TERM Sue Abladian (2023) Robert Cunningham (2021) Michelle French (2022) Connie Hastings (2022) Maureen Johnson (2023) Holly Kenny (2021) Ryan Nguyen (2023) Vidya Ramalingham (2021) Betheda Shuman (2023) Theresa Spadafora (2022) Carolyn Spring (2023) Ajai Thirumalai (2023) Clifford Watts (2021) Lynn Watts (2021)

10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 1 YEAR TERM Todd Alexander Allen Edinberg Frederick Lonardo Christopher Payant Scott Raley James Robbins Jonathan Steinberg Bonnie Sullivan Linda Townshend Kristi Williams

EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE- INDEFINITE TERM Brian Ashe Steve Baccari John Beleda Jason Ferschke Robert Ferguson Lynn Keeley Stephanie Lussier Jeffrey Lourie Christopher Payant Patrick Purcell Rebecca Roman Gerry Sjogren Kristi Williams

HISTORICAL COMMISSION Heather Abraham (2023) Cynthia Dubose (2021) Jennifer Doherty (2023) Christian Hedrick (2022) Hazel Nourse (2023) Marjorie Peairs (2022) Nancy Strecker (2023)

11 HOUSING PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE- 3 YEAR TERM Jill Dupree (2022) Lea MacLean (2023) Joan Pavolis (2023) Gary P. Sanginario (2021) Vacancy

OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE- 1 YEAR TERM John Gelcich Andrew Koenigsberg Kelley Marston Donald Seely, Jr. Mark Silverberg Beth Ann Travis Vacancy

RECREATION COMMISSION-3 YEAR TERM William Clausen (2023) Colleen Dowd (2022) Brian Kane (2022) Sean O’Dea (2023) Earl H. Storey, Jr. (2022) Beth Ann Travis (2023)

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS – 3 YEAR TERM Denzil Drewry (2022) Judith Meltzer (2023) A. Gibbs Mitchell (2021)

SANDRA POND/CONSERVATION AREA WARDENS- 1 YEAR TERM Gary Bowman Peter Bowman Stephanie Kelley Doug Marcotte Margaret Minasian Vacancy

SENIOR & DISABLED TAXATION AID COMMITTEE- INDEFINITE TERM Robert Haley Jonathan Steinberg Lois Toeppner Vacancy (2)

SENIOR & DISABLED TAXATION RELIEF COMMITTEE- INDEFINITE TERM Robert Abair Robert Groce Robert Haley Jody Hensley Phyllis Jaffee Gregory Michel Jonathan Steinberg

SPIRIT COMMITTEE- 1 YEAR TERM Maureen Amyot Roberta Brown Winnie Hua Gary Kelley Jennifer Kirkland Courtney Newton Vacancy

SUSTAINABLE WESTBOROUGH- INDEFINITE TERM Katherine Curtin Mestre Peter Dunbeck Carol Fisher Michael Grim Krishna Kalghatgi Frederick Lonardo John Metzger Raghu Nandan Phung Nguyen Eileen Nikopolous Deb Pasternak

13 Christopher Payant James Stewart Cheryl Thomas Carol Waite Eric Waite

TREATMENT PLANT BOARD- 3 YEAR TERM Richard Abrams (2021) Thomas Burke (2022) Michael Stanton (2023)

TRUSTEES OF SOLDIERS’ MEMORIALS- 3 YEAR TERM Brian Corcoran (2022) Thomas Dwyer (2022) John Gallinagh (2023) Lydia Goldblatt (2023) Shelby Marshall (2023) Richard Passler (2023)

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD- 1 YEAR TERM John Gallinagh Paul Horrigan Ryan Rausch Carleen Shaldone James Tepper Andy Toorock Alexander Tournas Patrick Tracey Vacancy

WALKUP-ROBINSON FUND COMMITTEE- 3 YEAR TERM Tim Buckalew (2021) Robert Haley (indefinite term) Kelley Marsten (2022) Earl H. Storey, Jr. (2022) Beth Ann Travis (2023) Vacancy

14 YOUTH COMMISSION- 3 YEAR TERM Miriam Aframe (2023) Pamela Bridges (2022) Alex Goldberg (2022) Ali Kashmiri (2022) Yolanda Hernandez (2021) Tori Pringle (2022) Lauren Schiffman (2022)

NON-VOTING ASSOCIATE STUDENT MEMBERS Aishwarya Anand Eva Choudhury Christine Li Mansi Panwar Ella Sklar Ansh Tripathi Kiley Vallee

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS- 3 YEAR TERM Todd Alexander (2021) Justin Lundberg (2022) Dan Meservey (2021) William Wallace (2022) Rachel Weigensberg (2022)

15 ƬTOWN MEETING

The following is a compilation of the minutes and votes of (4) Town Meetings and (4) Elections held in the year 2020.

x January 9, 2020 Warrant & Vote - Special Town Meeting x March 3, 2020 Warrant & Votes - Presidential Primary x June 13, 2020 Warrant & Votes - Annual Town Election (postponed from March 2020 due to COVID) x June 20, 2020 Warrant & Votes Annual Town Meeting (postponed from March 2020 due to COVID) x September 1, 2020 Warrant & Votes - State Primary Election x September 29, 2020 Warrant & Votes - Special Town Meeting x November 3, 2020 Warrant & Votes – Presidential Election x November 7, 2020 Warrant & Votes – Special Town Meeting

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING-Warrant for January 9,2020

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

WORCESTER, SS

TO: ANY CONSTABLE IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH, IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER,

GREETINGS:

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING – January 9, 2020

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Westborough, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in the Forbes Municipal Building Great Hall, 45 West Main Street, Westborough, Massachusetts on Thursday, the 9th day of January, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. then and there to act on the following articles:

The Article Information printed in italics are not part of the formal articles of the warrant. They constitute additional information offered for the benefit of the voters, true and correct as of the time of the posting of the warrant, but subject to change as called for. They are not to be construed so as to broaden or limit the scope of the formal articles.

ARTICLE 1: Authorization to Extend Time to Sell the Spurr House

To see if the Town will vote to extend the period in which the Board of Selectmen is authorized to sell the property located at 7 Parkman Street, commonly known as the Spurr House, as originally authorized under the vote taken under Article 41 of the March 17, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, said period to be extended from 18 months from the date of said prior vote, to a date certain, being December 31, 2020, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – The vote at the March 17, 2018 Annual Town Meeting authorized the Board of Selectmen to sell the Spurr House for an 18 month period from the date of the vote. A binding Purchase and Sale Agreement was executed within the 18 month period, but the Town and the buyers were not able to close within that time frame. The Board of Selectmen is seeking additional time to close on the property with the buyers, which the Town anticipates will happen shortly after an affirmative vote on this article. The December 31, 2020 date is purely a precaution.

ARTICLE 2: Authorization for Special Legislation to Allow the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Sell Property to the Town

To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for a special act providing that legislation be adopted to authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to sell to the Town a parcel of land shown as “Parcel ‘C-5’ Area – 0.31 Acres,” on a plan entitled “Plan of Land in Westborough, MA Prepared for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance,” dated October 31, 2011, recorded with the Worcester South Registry of Deeds in Book in Plan 893, Plan 24, on file with the Town Clerk, provided, however, that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the bill, unless the Board of Selectmen approves amendments to the bill before enactment by the General Court; and provided further that the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article seeks to authorize the Board to petition the legislature for a special act that would allow the Commonwealth to convey a small parcel of land behind the DPW to the Town of Westborough. This parcel was intended to go to the Town with the disposition of the Lyman School but was never completed. The Town currently uses this property for DPW needs and the Police shooting range. This is time sensitive as the Police Department is working to obtain a grant that would fund significant upgrades to the range and would impact this property.

ARTICLE 3: Advisory Finance Committee Reserve Fund Transfer (DPW Director)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of One Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars to the Advisory Finance Committee Reserve Fund for the purpose of replenishing the Reserve Fund of monies used for the DPW Salt Shed Roof replacement and associated costs or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article seeks to replenish the money anticipated to be appropriated from the AFC Reserve Fund for the emergency repair of the DPW salt shed roof. In December the roof tore leaving a large hole in the roof. The DPW sought emergency funds from the Advisory Finance Committee as the current damage could compromise the salt and sand materials intended to be protected by the structure.

16 Given under our hands the 17th day of December in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen.

s/Ian Johnson, Chair s/Shelby Marshall, Vice Chair s/Syed Hashmi

SELECTMEN OF WESTBOROUGH Worcester, ss

I have this day served the within Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at the Town Library Bulletin Board and Town Hall Bulletin Board in said Westborough and by mailing a copy thereof to the residence of the Town Moderator all on December 18, 2019. s/Gregory McRae Constable of Westborough Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel Town Clerk

Minutes & Vote of Special Town Meeting JANUARY 9, 2020 Narrative:

John Arnold, Moderator, welcomed all. Mr. Arnold asked everyone if able, to “Please stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.” Mr. Arnold noted on the overhead screen a Notice of Elections and Town Meetings for March and the fall.

“There are four requirements we need to hold a Town Meeting; a Moderator, a Town Clerk, a Quorum and a posted warrant. All have four have been met.”

“Welcome to the newly renovated Great Hall in the Forbes Municipal Building. An Open House is being planned for the future. The Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager, and Town Counsel are seated in front. The Advisory Finance Committee is here to your left and have provided us with a warrant which includes AFC and BOS recommendations. I’d also like to thank Mark Stockman, Westborough TV and all those employees who helped to set up for tonight’s meeting.”

Mr. Arnold continued, “As your elected Moderator, I am to nominate a Deputy Moderator. The meeting elects the Deputy Moderator. I nominate Joseph Harrington, former Town Moderator. You will use your paper slip to vote. All those in favor raise your voter slip; all those opposed? It is a unanimous vote in favor. Mr. Harrington, will rise for the Oath.”

Mr. Arnold asked, “Are there any Non-Voters who wish to speak? Non apparent.” He noted the Advisory Finance Committees report and vote on the bottom of the warrant, along with the Board of Selectmen’s vote.

Mr. Arnold noted that the Boy Scouts are unavailable tonight, so there is a standing MIC for anyone who wishes to speak to use. He gave the rules of Checking-In and how participation to speak allows for one person at a time. He noted that he allows a limit up to 10 minutes for a formal presentation. A voter questioning or commenting is given 2.5 minutes and is allowed only 2 time’s to speak. If the same voter wishes to speak more than two times it requires a Vote of the audience. If anyone has any questions, you may stand and call out “Point of Order” and you will be acknowledged. The Emergency exits were pointed out and Mr. Arnold asked that all should wait for safety officers to give instructions.

Mr. Arnold called the meeting to order. ARTICLE 1: Authorization to Extend Time to Sell the Spurr House

17 Meeting, said period to be extended from 18 months from the date of said prior vote, to a date certain, being December 31, 2020, or take any other action thereon.

x Motion: Shelby Marshall, BOS - I move the article as printed in the warrant x Speaker: Elaine Desjardins prospective buyers for 7 Parkman St.

VOTE: Yes = more than a 2/3 vote No = appx 5 Motion carries, a 2/3 vote achieved

ARTICLE 2: Authorization for Special Legislation to Allow the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Sell Property to the Town

Motion: Ian Johnson, BOS - I move the article as printed in the Warrant

VOTE: Yes = Unanimous No = 0 Motion carries.

ARTICLE 3: Advisory Finance Committee Reserve Fund Transfer (DPW Director) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of One Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars to the Advisory Finance Committee Reserve Fund for the purpose of replenishing the Reserve Fund of monies used for the DPW Salt Shed Roof replacement and associated costs or take any other action thereon.

18 Article Information – This article seeks to replenish the money anticipated to be appropriated from the AFC Reserve Fund for the emergency repair of the DPW salt shed roof. In December the roof tore leaving a large hole in the roof. The DPW sought emergency funds from the Advisory Finance Committee as the current damage could compromise the salt and sand materials intended to be protected by the structure.

Motion: I move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash and appropriate $165,177 for the purpose stated in the article as printed in the warrant.

VOTE: Yes = Unanimous in favor No=0 Motion carries, unanimous vote.

Ian Johnson, Chairman BOS, moved to dissolve the STM. Vote Yes= Unanimous No=0 Motion carries. The meeting is dissolved at 7:15pm on January 9, 2020.

19 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH

WARRANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES

SS. Worcester To: any of the Constables of the Town of Westborough

GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries at ………….Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5…………

Voting at Westborough High School Gym, 90 West Main Street

On TUESDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF MARCH, 2020, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose:

To cast their votes in the Presidential Primaries for the candidates of political parties for the following offices:

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE ...... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH STATE COMMITTEE MAN ...... SENATORIAL DISTRICT STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN ...... SENATORIAL DISTRICT TOWN COMMITTEE ...... WESTBOROUGH

Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting.

Given under our hands this 28th day of January, 2020. s/Ian Johnson, Chairman s/Shelby Marshall, Vice Chairman s/Leigh Emery s/Syed Hashmi s/Allen Edinberg Selectmen of Westborough

Worcester § Constable’s Return of Service: I have this day served the warrant for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primaries by posting copies of the same at the following places: Town Hall Municipal Bulletin Board, Town Website and the Town Library in said Westborough on this 29th day of January, 2020. s/Officer Ethier, Constable

Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel, Town Clerk

20 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY- Election Officials

Early Voting legislation allowed for one week of voting prior to the Primary Election. Election Officials present during February 24-28, 2020 were as follows: 2/24/20: Rita Zabielski, Donna Rene, Bert Barton, Polly Thayer 2/25/20: Kathy Lawrence, Dorothy Green, Bert Barton, Leslie Ertel, Eleanor Wlodarczyk, Paula Sparks, Bob Hoover, Lucille Killoh 2/26/20: Mary Cuff, Peg Yankee, Pat Kayser, Maureen Johnson 2/27/20: Linda Birch, Rachel Radin, Bev Linnane, Pat Najarian 2/28/20: Kathy LeBlanc, Nancy Gage, Bev Boyer, Dave Lamothe

The Presidential Primary was held March 3, 2020 from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm at Westborough High School, 90 West Main Street. Election Officials present were as follows: Precinct 1 Warden: Jim O’Connor; Clerk: Kate Welch; Ballot Box Clerk: Bert Barton; Ballot Clerk: Stan Tozeski; Checkers: Tulay Ozgoren, Mary Cuff, Paula Sundstrom, Debbie Banks; Tabulators: Judy Malley, Gretchen Doret Precinct 2 Warden: Lucille Killoh; Clerk: Suzanne Arpante; Ballot Box Clerk: Kevin Carroll; Ballot Clerk: Stan Kayser; Checkers: Karen Bloom, Peggy O’Neil-Favrot, Paula Mathieu, Kathy LeBlanc; Tabulators: MaryJane Rasmussen, Mary Christensen Precinct 3 Warden: Patricia Najarian; Clerk: Maureen Johnson; Ballot Box Clerk: Bruce Lopatin; Ballot Clerk: Janet Golden; Checkers: Jean Katralis, Paula Sparks, Bev Linnane, Eleanor Wlodarczyk; Tabulators: Beckly Nanoff, Dot Green Precinct 4 Warden: Beverly Boyer; Clerk: Marianne O’Connor; Ballot Box Clerk: Doug Wales; Ballot Clerk: Doug MacLeod; Checkers: Linda O’Neil, Rachel Radin, Marcia Patten, Elaine Halford; Tabulators: Michelle Conway, Kathy Lawrence Precinct 5 Warden: Polly Thayer; Clerk: Diane Barrette; Ballot Box Clk: Dominic Capriole; Ballot Clerk: Bob Barrett; Checkers: Annie Wales, Nancy Gage, Susan Abladian, Anita Lawler; Tabulators: Lisa Boyer, Kathy Wilfert

A Central Tabulating Facility was held on March 3, 2020, in Memorial Hall, Town Hall, 34 West Main Street beginning at 8:00am until all vote-by-mail ballots were cast. The facility was open to the public while all ballots were cast and a tally completed. Registrar of Voters present: Gibbs Mitchell, Judith Meltzer, Denny Drewry. The Election Officials present were: Chief Clerk, Leslie Ertel. Leslie was the Clerk overseeing all activity at the Central Tabulating Facility. The Ballot Box Clerk (Prec 1, 2 & 3): Bill Lynch; Checker/Reader: William Martin& Kris Allen; Chief Ballot Box Clerk Erica Mickel (Precincts 4&5): Checker/Reader: Kathy Wilfert, Rita Zabielski. Tabulators arrived at 7:45 pm: Precinct 1: Denny Drewry, Gibbs Mitchell; Precinct 2: Thomas Armstrong, Judith Metzger; Precinct 3: Eli Richman, Romi Zebian; Precinct 4: Ethan Clark, Tim Barry; Precinct 5: Ellen Lawrence, Avery Budnik. Chief Ballot Clerk, Erica Mickel performed the task of the closing tally of all precincts and printing of all tally tapes. Once tallying was complete, the Tabulators were given the tally tape for their precinct. All tabulating was completed by 10:00 pm.

21 DEMOCRATIC Precincts 1 2 3 4 5 Total Presidential Preference Deval Patrick 11 2 3 2 1 19 Amy Klobuchar 21 11 22 23 13 90 Elizabeth Warren 109 126 230 238 199 902 Michael Bennett 1 1 1 0 0 3 Michael R. Bloomberg 86 81 80 114 158 519 Tulsi Gabbard 7 5 7 3 4 26 Cory Booker 0 0 0 0 1 1 Julian Castro 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tom Steyer 2 5 3 6 5 21 Bernie Sanders 121 155 255 236 235 1008 Joseph R Biden 184 223 263 401 392 1463 John K. Delaney 0 0 0 1 0 1 Andrew Yang 1 0 3 0 1 5 Pete Buttigieg 26 24 29 47 52 178 Marianne Williamson 0 0 0 0 0 0 No Preference 1 0 1 1 2 5 Write-In 0 0 0 0 1 1 Blank 0 0 0 1 0 1

State Committee Man James B. Eldridge 429 487 675 860 780 3231 Write-In 6 4 10 8 7 35 Blank 146 142 212 205 277 982

State Committee Woman Kara M. LeTreize 420 482 658 819 756 3135 Write-In 4 1 6 2 5 18 Blank 157 150 233 252 303 1095

22 Precincts 1 2 3 4 5 Total Ward Committee Group 0 Kathleen S. Grim 311 372 456 567 555 2261 Susan V. McAlice 304 339 450 555 542 2190 Yvonne B. Brown 307 350 451 564 542 2214 Carol P. Haagensen 311 336 455 567 544 2213 Michael J. Karp 304 333 431 557 539 2164 Kimberly L. Mullin 310 338 466 566 552 2232 Howell A. Richards 303 331 440 55 539 1668 Ilyse Levine-Kanji 331 366 471 617 599 2384 Carol L Fisher 313 359 467 570 561 2270 Jonathan C. Rappaport 310 355 440 573 559 2237 William R. Panas 316 342 449 583 547 2237 Helen N. Panas 316 340 461 582 554 2253 Anthony T. Vaver 302 341 435 553 548 2179 Louise I. Hetzler 305 336 438 548 535 2162 Judith M. Tully 313 344 460 590 568 2275 Nora A. Watts 306 339 449 564 560 2218 Mary E. Colby 319 340 449 564 542 2214 Donna M. Peronace 302 335 445 557 537 2176 Stephen P. Scott 307 335 433 565 555 2195 Kristen A. Scott 308 338 452 572 567 2237 Mark Silverberg 322 348 450 590 564 2274 Suzanne G. Robins 305 360 440 565 543 2213 Wendy L. Zingher 322 342 469 595 543 2213 Mitchell J. Gitkind 312 336 448 593 575 2264 Steven M. Hilton 303 334 426 549 538 2150 Andrew M. Koenigsberg 317 341 451 579 561 2249 Simmi G. Doyle 306 336 451 551 537 2181 Leigh A. Emery 328 354 509 625 596 2412 Adrianna Baltimore 305 334 445 556 536 2176 Patricia J. Fontes 312 341 454 584 573 2264 Mary Ann Manion 320 339 462 584 567 2272 Judith H. Meltzer 309 337 442 567 561 2216 Shelli Sandrew 309 346 448 572 569 2244 Write-Ins 5 4 11 7 16 Total: 85,919

23 REPUBLICAN

Precincts 1 2 3 4 5 Total Presidential Preference William F. Weld 23 17 18 35 28 121 Joe Walsh 1 2 1 3 3 10 Donald J. Trump 68 74 101 177 154 574 Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente 0 0 1 0 0 1 No Preference 1 0 1 4 4 10 Write- In 1 0 1 2 4 8 Blank 0 0 1 2 1 4

State Committee Man Brian P. Burke 34 34 59 96 93 316 Dean Cavaretta 13 9 11 30 25 88 Paul R. Ferro 39 38 47 66 47 237

Write-In 0 0 0 0 2 2 Blank 10 12 7 31 27 87

State Committee Woman Christine M. Casebolt 23 22 33 54 56 188 Susan Dunnell 58 56 81 134 105 434 Write-In 0 0 0 0 2 2 Blanks 15 15 10 35 31 106

Ward Committee Group James A. Hatherley 60 61 83 152 132 488

Nancy M. Quimby 58 58 86 144 130 476 Ann Marie Peters 55 59 78 132 123 447 Arthur M. Blaney 55 56 77 136 121 445 Daniel J. Schur 54 60 80 137 124 455 James B. Johnson II 58 58 79 138 120 453 Alan P. Carlson 52 57 79 138 120 446 Steven R. Buttglieri 59 67 73 138 123 460 Joseph M. Zarrilli 53 56 77 135 121 442 Richard D. Passler 54 56 83 145 122 460 Angelo Cavaliere 56 57 79 128 120 440 Katherine D. Cavaliere 57 59 79 127 127 446 Denzil. C. Drewry 63 57 94 161 130 505 Sally G. Ward 55 59 85 135 130 464 Alexander W. Tournas 53 60 74 130 119 436 Joseph B. Considine 52 60 75 132 120 439 Write-In 1 1 0 4 6 12 Blank 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total: 9,502

24 LIBERTARIAN

PRECINCTS 1 2 3 4 5

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE TOTAL Arvin Vohra 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vermin Love Supreme 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jacob George Hornberger 0 0 0 0 0 0 Samuel Joseph Robb 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dan T.I.T. Behrman 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kimberly Margaret Ruff 1 0 0 0 0 1 Kenneth Reed Armstrong 0 0 0 0 0 0 Adam Kokesh 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jo Jorgensen 0 0 0 0 0 0 Max Abramson 0 0 0 0 0 0 No Preference 0 0 0 0 1 1 Write-In 0 0 1 0 0 1 Blank 0 0 0 0 0 0 Precinct Total 1 0 1 0 1 3 STATE COMMITTEE MAN Don Graham 1 0 0 1 1 3 Write-In 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blank 0 0 0 0 0 0 Precinct Total 1 0 0 1 1 3 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN Write-In 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blank 1 0 0 1 1 3 Precinct Total 1 0 0 1 1 3 WARD COMMITTEE Write-In 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blank 1 0 1 1 0 3 Precinct Total 1 0 1 1 0 3

25 Green/ Rainbow

PRECINCTS P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 TOTALS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE Dario Hunter 0 0 0 1 0 1 S. K.C. Moyowasifza-Curry 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kent Mesplay 0 0 0 0 0 0 Howard Hawkins 0 0 0 0 0 0 No Preference 0 0 0 0 0 0 Write-In 1 0 0 0 0 1 Blank 0 0 0 0 0 0 Precinct Total 1 0 0 1 0 2 STATE COMMITTEE MAN Daniel L. Factor 1 0 0 1 0 2 Write-In 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blank 0 0 0 0 0 0 Precinct Total 1 0 0 1 0 2 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN

Write-In 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blank 1 0 0 1 0 2 Precinct Total 1 0 0 1 0 2 WARD COMMITTEE Write-In 0 0 0 0 0 Blank 1 0 0 1 0 2 Precinct Total 1 0 0 1 0 2

26 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION & TOWN MEETING-WARRANT ATE Tuesday - March 7, 2020 & ATM Saturday - March 17, 2020

The postponement of the 2020 Annual Town Election to be held on March 13, 2020, was postponed by order of Worcester Superior Court Judge Reardon on March 12, 2020 at 4:59pm.

DECLARATION OF RECESS AND CONTINUANCE OF THE MARCH 28, 2020 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

28 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 3, 2020

29 At The Board of Selectmen held May 5, 2020, the Board unanimously voted to move the Annual Town Election date to June 13, 2020 and the Annual Town Meeting to June 20, 2020.

2020 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION Change of voting location, date, and time

LEGAL NOTICE

On May 5, 2020, the Board of Selectmen met to move the Annual Town Election to June 13, 2020 and give legal notice of CHANGE OF VOTING LOCATION to all precincts for the LOCAL TOWN ELECTION due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Annual Town Election will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 10:00am-2:00pm in Memorial Hall, Town Hall 34 West Main Street, Westborough

*NOTE This is a ONE-TIME change of location for the Town Election ONLY. The change of date, times and location was voted at the Board of Selectmen meeting held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our legislature voted to allow Early Voting by MAIL only, for all local elections to reduce social gathering at the polls during this health crisis.

In order to receive an Early Vote by Mail application, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office by email at [email protected] or phone 508-366-3020. Office hours are reduced due to the pandemic, however staff is available by phone and email during office hours; Mon-Thurs 8-5 and Fri 8-Noon

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARANT

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

WORCESTER, SS

TO ANY CONSTABLE IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH, IN THE COUNTY OF

WORCESTER, GREETINGS:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Westborough, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in various precincts in Westborough on Tuesday, the 17th day of March, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. for the following purposes:

Article 1: Annual Town Election (Board of Selectmen)

To bring in their votes for:

One (1) Selectman (3 years) One (1) Moderator (3 years) One (1) Town Clerk (3 years) Two (2) School Committee members (3 years) One (1) Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District School (4 years) One (1) Planning Board member (5 years) Three (3) Trustees of Public Library (3 years) One (1) Westborough Housing Authority (5 years) Polls will be open from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. in the following places:

Precincts l – 5 Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road

And to act on the following articles at the adjourned session of said meeting on March 28, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. in the Westborough High School Auditorium and Gymnasium on West Main Street.

The Article Information statements printed in italics are not part of the formal articles of the warrant. They constitute additional information offered for the benefit of the voters, true and correct as of the time of posting of the warrant, but subject to change as called for. They are not to be construed so as to broaden or limit the scope of the formal articles.

Article 2: Town Reports (Advisory Finance Committee)

To see if the Town will vote to hear the reports of the several town officers and committees, and to dissolve any committees established by Town Meeting that have fulfilled their mission, or take any other action thereon.

30 The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 3: Prior Years Bills (Veteran Services)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($3,700) for the purpose of paying an outstanding balance in the Veterans Services Department in FY 2019, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information Statement – The Veteran Services Department has an outstanding bill from June 2019 for burial services. Payment of this bill requires a Town Meeting vote because it was billed in FY 2019. The motion for this article requires a four-fifths vote.

Article 4: Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budgets (Advisory Finance Committee)

To see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds for the support of the several offices, departments, boards and commissions of the Town of Westborough for Fiscal Year 2021 beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – The Town budgets, including all expenses are estimated to increase/decrease. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 5: Regularly Recurring Articles (Town Manager)

To see what action the Town may take on the following items, A through D, which may be voted as a block, or singly, or in any combination, but, however voted, will be treated for accounting purposes as if each item were voted as a separate article:

A. Reserve Funds (Advisory Finance Committee) To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, from Free Cash for the Finance Committee General Reserve Fund, transfer Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, from Water Retained Earnings for the Water Enterprise Reserve Fund, transfer Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, from Sewer Retained Earnings for the Sewer Enterprise Reserve Fund, or such other amounts as the Town Meeting may approve, in accordance with Section 6 of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – These accounts provide funding for unforeseen expenses during the year through various reserve funds. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

B. Re-Stocking Sandra Pond (Sandra Pond Wardens/Recreation Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, to re-stock Sandra Pond, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article funds the fish re-stocking at Sandra Pond as the Town has done in the past. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

C. Tuition Reimbursement (Town Manager) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($7,250), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding employee tuition reimbursement, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article funds tuition reimbursement to allow the Town to meet its obligation to the Collective Bargaining Units and Personnel Policies. The Town funds the amount that is estimated to be used during the upcoming fiscal year. This was previously funded through the Town Manager/Board of Selectmen budget. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

D: Request and Approve a Cable TV Budget (Finance Director)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from through the Cable TV Enterprise Fund the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) for the purpose of funding the FY2021 Cable TV budget, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information –This will allow the Town to fund Westborough TV's Fiscal Year 2021 Cable TV budget without impacting the tax payer. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article Information – This article pays part of the cost for the annual July 4th celebration. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 7: Lake Chauncy Treatment (Recreation/Board of Health)

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for a copper sulfate treatment for algae in Lake Chauncy, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article will pay for the treatment of Lake Chauncy to prevent algae blooms. Algae bloom have occurred in the lake over the last few years. This has typically happened in the fall and required signage around the lake as it is hazardous to people and animals that come in contact with it. Last year the bloom occurred while the beach was still open for the season and required that the beach be closed prior to the end of summer. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 8: Capital Improvement Plan (Town Manager/Capital Expenditure Planning Committee)

To see what action the Town may take on the following items, A through N, which may be voted as a block, or singly, or in any combination, but however voted, will be treated for accounting purposes as if each item were voted as a separate article:

31 A. Utility Truck Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing and purchasing a utility truck including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This request seeks to replace a 2007 Ford Utility Truck w/plow (#5) in FY2021. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board recommended useful life for this piece of equipment is 10 years. At 13 years old, the vehicle that will be replaced will be beyond its recommended useful life. The 1-Ton fleet is the most heavily used within the DPW. This vehicle is used to support maintenance of all Town fields and parks, conduct snow plowing operations, and respond to emergencies. The equipment requires investment of manpower and repair parts to maintain. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

B. Infrastructure Data Collection (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing and implementing an infrastructure data collection system and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - The Town has committed to a geographic information system (GIS) that enables the gathering, managing, and analyzing of data. The system assists the DPW with monitoring roadway, water, and sewer infrastructure by supporting the identification of patterns and assessing situations via a map. For the GIS to be an effective tool for the Town, collection of data is required. This request would fund tablets and antennas to allow DPW to efficiently collect and geo-locate critical infrastructure and immediately upload the information to the GIS. The Department’s current method of data collection is inefficient, requiring a GPS device with a trained operator and a lengthy data transfer process to make the data compatible with the GIS. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

C. 10-Wheel Sander Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing and purchasing a 10-Wheel Sander including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This request seeks to replace is a 1988 10-Wheel Sander (#287) in FY2021. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board recommended useful life for this piece of equipment is 10 years. At 32 years old, the current vehicle is well beyond its recommended useful life. The proposed replacement vehicle is a 6-Wheel combination dump truck/sander, which is more versatile and allows the vehicle to be used for multiple purposes. The purchased vehicle will be used to support roadway repairs, conduct snow plowing operations, and respond to emergencies. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

D. Backhoe Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a backhoe including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This request seeks to replace a 2005 CAT Backhoe (#231) in FY2021. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board recommended useful life for this piece of equipment is 10 years, and at 15 years old, the 2005 model is beyond its recommended useful life. The equipment requires a substantial investment of manpower and repair parts to maintain. Used on a daily basis, the backhoe provides support to emergency response (lifting/digging) situations, snowplowing operations, and routine roadway, water, and sewer maintenance. The DPW currently has two backhoes to support water, sewer, and roadway maintenance and repair. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

E. Generator Replacement at Sewer Pump Station (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a generator including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This request seeks to replace a backup power generator for the Fisher Sewer Pump Station in FY2021. All 34 of the Town’s sewer pump stations are electric powered. Each station has an alternate source of power should a power outage occur. The backup generator at the Fisher Pump Station is over 25 years old and requires replacement. Parts necessary to repair and maintain the existing generator are difficult to obtain, and staff are concerned that the generator may fail during a power outage which could result in sewer spillage into the environment and sewer backups in residential homes or commercial properties. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

F. Sewer Grinder Installation at Pump Station (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of installing sewer grinders including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This request seeks to fund grinder installation at the Old Flanders Pump Station in FY2021. Modern wastewater grinding systems installed directly at the pump station can effectively precondition solids, including non-dispersible, into smaller pieces so the wastewater and debris can pass through the pumps without clogging and/or causing pump failure. In addition to this FY2021 request, Capital funding will be sought for each of the years FY2022 through FY2025 for the installation of grinder pumps in various sewer pump stations throughout Town. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

G. Pump Station Assessment and Updates (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding a pump station assessment and updates, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. 32 Article Information - In addition to the daily operator maintenance required at Westborough’s 34 sewer pump stations, these critical assets require periodic updates to electrical control mechanisms, piping, and pumps. This request seeks funding in FY2021 to enable the DPW to continue its program of assessing pump stations and completing updates where required in a fiscally responsible manner. These pump stations are a critical component to our sewer infrastructure. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

H. F350 Utility Truck with Plow (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing a utility truck with plow, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - Replacement is required for #142, 2008 F350 Dump Truck and #148, 2008 F350 Dump Truck in Capital Planning year FY2021 and FY2024. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board recommended useful life for these vehicles is 10 years. At 12 years old, they are beyond their recommended useful life. The 1-Ton fleet is the most heavily used within the DPW. These vehicles are used to support water infrastructure repairs, water service calls to residents, and snow clearing operations. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

I. Renewable Energy Study (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding a renewable energy study, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - The Town has committed to the goal of achieving 100% renewable energy. This request seeks to fund a study to determine options available for the town to support its water and sewer infrastructure with renewable energy and analyze the potential long-term energy cost savings. The Town currently spends over $500,000 annually for electricity to support its water and sewer infrastructure. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

J. Command Vehicle Replacement (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Nine Thousand Dollars ($79,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a command vehicle, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - The current Command Vehicle is a 2007 Chevy Suburban and is set up to deliver an incident commander to a call, utilize communications equipment, and facilitate accountability and firefighter safety. This vehicle has seen excessive wear and tear and increasing maintenance costs and now has corrosion coming through the body. This vehicle is the heart of the Department’s operations and supports every major incident that occurs. Included with the cost of the vehicle are three mobile radios and a command center for the rear gate. The Fire / EMS study highlighted that the operational use of this vehicle is paramount to successful outcomes of critical incidents. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

K. Ambulance Purchase (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000) and further transfer from Ambulance Receipts Reserved the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing an ambulance and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - Currently, the Fire Department operates an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service and maintains a fleet of three ambulances. The Department is on a rotating schedule to purchase a new front-line ambulance every three years. This request seeks to accelerate that timeline and purchase a new ambulance one year early, and then keep the oldest ambulance as a reserve, thereby increasing the fleet of ambulances from three to four. The request does not include funding for additional paramedic equipment as the oldest of the four ambulances would be kept out of service unless and until it is needed to support the community when maintenance issues take one of the three front-line ambulances out of service. Also, this will allow the Department’s mechanics to take ambulances out of service and provide preventative maintenance rather than hastily making repairs (possibly during off hours) during times of mechanical difficulty. The Department has also seen an increase in its call volume and a corresponding increase in the use of the ambulances. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

L. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing self-contained breathing apparatus equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - Current Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units were purchased in 1998 and are 21 years old and 6 editions out of NFPA compliance. The Fire Department received a grant in 2007 to provide some modifications to existing units. The Department has been spending nearly $10,000 annually to maintain its current SCBA units due to components failing and these units showing signs of significant wear and tear. Firefighters depend on well-performing SCBA to provide breathing air in environments that are immediately dangerous to life and safety. The technologies that are available in newer units will allow our firefighters to be tracked electronically, provide for higher burn threshold, and allow for enhanced communications. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

M. Purchase of Four Cruisers (Police Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing four cruisers and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - Police vehicles are often used 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. In order to properly manage the fleet a regular replacement schedule is needed to ensure the fleet does not become unreliable. A regular replacement schedule also improves officer safety and cuts down on maintenance costs. Having just one cruiser out of service puts a strain on the Department’s operations. The intention of this proposal is to; (1) replace two of the oldest cruisers including related equipment; (2) add two vehicles to the fleet. We also anticipate increasing the fleet moving forward as we continue to move forward with the approved staffing plan. The prices are based on the Greater Boston Police Council bid contract. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

33 N. Parking Lot and Curbing Repairs and Maintenance (School Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding parking lot and curbing repairs and maintenance, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - The School Department seeks $70,000 in FY2021 to support additional maintenance and repair efforts of the High School parking lot and curbing. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 9: Replacement of Two 1-Ton Dump Trucks (DPW)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Four Dollars ($11,454), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Five ($11,455) and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Five ($11,455), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing two 2006 one-ton dump trucks, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – In December 2019, the Town was awarded a Volkswagen Open Solicitation Grant to fund 80% of the purchase of two 1-ton dump trucks. The grant program was a result of a Volkswagen legal settlement and is intended to promote reduction of vehicle emissions by purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles. The grant contributes $137,451.96, which is 80% of the purchase cost for the two trucks. The grant requires the recipient to fund the remaining 20% of the cost for the two trucks. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 10: Tee Mower (Country Club Operating Committee)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing the tee mower, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - The Country Club Operating Committee is seeking $42,000 in FY2021 in order to replace their Tee Mower for dedicated use on the golf course tees which are mowed daily. It is a specialized mower and provides proper maintenance for the golf course operation. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 11: Request to Fund Internship Opportunities (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the FY2020 Board of Selectmen Salary and Wages Elected Budget line the sum of $500 for the purpose of funding internship opportunities or take any other actions thereto.

Article Information – This article would increase the funding for a future government services internship opportunity. This account was created at ATM 2019 Town Meeting and currently has a balance of $500. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 12: Kindergarten Tuition-Free Funding (School Committee)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eight Hundred Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty One Dollars ($808,751), or such other amount the Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding the gap of moving from Tuition Kindergarten to Tuition-free Kindergarten, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - The Chapter 70 increase, as a result of calculating full day tuitions, is estimated at $808,751 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Chapter 70 funding cash flow increase as a result of moving to full day tuition-free kindergarten will be realized in Fiscal Year 2022. Funding from this article will fill the gap year for Fiscal Year 2021. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 13: Land Acquisition – 30 Belknap Street (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), and authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow all or a portion of said sum under G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, and any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, for the purpose of acquiring the property described herein and costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen acquire, by purchase, gift, and/or eminent domain, on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town and subject to existing agreements, easements and/or restrictions, a parcel of land located at 30 Belknap Street, Westborough, containing 31 acres, approximately shown as “Parcel A” on a plan entitled “‘Plan of Land’ 30 Belknap Street Westborough, MA”, dated January 7, 2020, on file with the Town Clerk, and being a portion of the premises described in a deed recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Book 12165, Page 356, for conservation, passive recreation, utility and/or parking purposes, and, further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents and take all other action necessary or convenient to accomplish the foregoing, or to take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This Article seeks to provide authorization for the Board of Selectmen to acquire property located at 30 Belknap Street for conservation and passive recreation purposes and for utility purposes. This article will authorize the Town to appropriate money from existing reserves including Sale of Real Estate, Open Space and Walkup Robinson. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

Article 14: Land Acquisition and Parking Lot Construction – 9 Grove Street (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, by gift, purchase or eminent domain and on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town, property located at 9 Grove Street and described in Certificate of Title No. 10313 filed with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds, for general municipal purposes, including, without limitation, for parking purposes, and, further, to transfer from the Sale of Real Estate account the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, to purchase land, construct a parking lot thereon, and costs incidental or related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

34 Article Information – This Article seeks to provide authorization for the Board of Selectmen to acquire property located at 9 Grove Street, adjacent to the Fire Department, to construct a parking lot. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

Article 15: Land Acquisition – Off Oak Street (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, by gift, purchase or eminent domain and on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town, the parcel of land located off Oak Street, shown as “Parcel ‘C-5’ Area – 0.31 Acres” on a plan recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 893, Page 24, for general municipal purposes, and, further to transfer Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) from the Sale of Real Estate account for the acquisition of said land and costs incidental or related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This Article seeks to provide authorization for the Board of Selectmen to acquire property located off Oak Street, adjacent to the Department of Public Works. This parcel is owned by the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and was intended to be conveyed to the Town during the disposition of the Lyman Street School. The Town already has improvements on the land including DPW equipment and a portion of the police shooting range. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

Article 16: Town Water System Improvements (DPW)

To see if the Town will vote to borrow the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($1,880,000), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for the design, construction, installation, upgrading and/or replacement of water mains and all associated work for various roads, and costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, and any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen and appropriate Town officers to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments and to take all related actions necessary or appropriate to effect the foregoing, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article allows the continuation of work to maintain and improve the Town’s water infrastructure. It addresses removal of aged pipes, pipe-looping, redundancy, reliability, and improved fire flow. Flanders Road and Sampson Drive are the intended area for the next major project however, funds may be used to address any areas that become problematic. The design of the project and preparation of the bidding documents was funded during the October 2019 Special Town Meeting. Determination of the infrastructure to be replaced is informed by the Town’s Water System Study Update, which was completed in January 2020 by an engineering consultant. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote to borrow.

Article 17: Town Water Management Improvements (DPW)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars ($200,420), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for consulting services to assist the DPW in evaluating, designing, upgrading, and installing improvements to the Town’s water metering system, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article addresses the Town’s unaccounted for water loss, which is double the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s recommended limit. The Town, with support from a consultant, will identify potential modifications to sizing for commercial water meters, develop a commercial meter right-sizing implementation plan, and prepare a Request for Proposals for the potential procurement of more efficient and accurate meter reading infrastructure. These are actions included as recommendations from the Town’s most recent water audit and in the DEP’s most recent Public Water System Sanitary Survey. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 18: Town Sewer System Improvements (DPW)

To see if the Town will transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, to study, analyze and design, and conduct upgrades and improvements to the municipal sewer system and costs incidental or related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This is Phase II of the Interceptor Rehabilitation Project. Phase I work was completed December 2019. Said work shall include, but not be limited to, metering, television inspection, modeling, analyzing the municipal sewer system and provide engineering design services for preparation of plans and specifications for bidding purposes. This project was the top recommendation from the 2015 Sewer System Evaluation Survey, completed for Westborough by an engineering consultant. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 19: Amend Appropriation of CSX Mitigation Receipts Reserved Account (DPW)

To see if the Town will vote to amend the action taken under Article 16 of the March 14, 2015 Annual Town Meeting and to amend the appropriation for the CSX Mitigation Receipts Reserve Account to use Fifty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Seven and 38/100 Dollars ($53,957.38), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, to facilitate hazardous material and stormwater management training as well as fund drainage infrastructure assessments, improvements and maintenance required throughout the Town as a result of the railroad, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – As part of the CSX Site Plan Approval, the Town negotiated with CSX to provide mitigation for their use and included providing assistance to the DPW. This article addresses training and operational requirements that result from the railroad and trans-loading station in Town. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 20: Acceptance of MGL Ch. 40, Section 5B, Paragraph 4 (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 5B, 4th paragraph, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This statute allows municipalities to dedicate a particular fee, charge or other receipt to any stabilization fund established pursuant to this section. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

35 Article 21: Stabilization Fund – Development Mitigation (Planning Board)

To see if the Town will vote to establish a stabilization fund for the purpose of receiving funds paid to the Town to mitigate the impact of developments in Westborough, and further to dedicate all such monies received in mitigation payments to such stabilization fund, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – This article would direct all future mitigation money negotiated by the Town to mitigate development impacts to this stabilization fund. Without a stabilization fund, the money would be deposited into the Town’s general fund and would close out to Free Cash at the end of the fiscal year. A stabilization fund will allow the Town to hold aside the mitigation money for the intended purpose. Any appropriations from this fund must be approved by Town Meeting. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

Article 22: Stabilization Fund – Del Webb Chauncy Lake (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to establish a stabilization fund for the purpose of mitigating impacts of the Del Webb Chauncy Lake development by supporting affordable housing initiatives and/or seniors through capital projects and other programs, and further to dedicate all monies received for this purpose to such stabilization fund, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – Del Webb Chauncy Lake was approved with the requirement to build 70 age restricted affordable housing units. The Department of Housing and Community Development would not recognize the affordable units as counting toward the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) due to age restrictions required by local zoning. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance that granted relief from the affordable housing requirement entirely but required $9 Million in mitigation money be paid to the Town on a payment schedule. This payment shall be made in 14 equal installments due at the initial certificate of occupancy for each of the development’s 14 buildings. The mitigation payments shall all be made no later than December 31, 2028. This article creates a fund for the money received and directs all payments be deposited into that fund. Monies received prior to July 1, 2020 will be deposited in the general fund and will be appropriated from Free Cash at the October Town Meeting. Any appropriations from this fund must be approved by Town Meeting. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

Article 23: Amend General Bylaws – Increase Revolving Funds

To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 15 of the General Bylaws by increasing the maximum expenditure in certain Revolving Funds as shown below, or take any other action thereon.

Funds to be Authorized to Maximum Revolving Fund Purpose Deposited From Expend Funds Expenditure

$4,000

Fire Department EMS Training Program Fees Fire Chief $8,000

Youth and Family To Provide Youth Activities such as Hot Services Summer Nights and Babysitter training Program Fees Youth Commission $15,000

To address hazardous materials spills and Local Emergency provide the Fire Department the means to Planning bill insurance companies and refurbish Insurance and other Local Emergency Committee supplies used in HazMat spills Proceeds for Services Planning Committee $100,000

$15,000

Council on Aging To Provide Programs for Seniors Program Fees Council on Aging $30,000

$400,000 Recreation Recreation To Provide Recreation Programs Program Fees Commission $500,000

Economic Development Economic $25,000 Small Business To Provide grant assistance for small Development Grant businesses Billboard Fees Committee $40,000

Article Information – Several years ago State Law began requiring Revolving Funds to be included in the Town’s By-Laws. Several of the above revolving funds are coming close to their annual expenditure limits. From time to time, Town Meeting may vote to increase the spending caps on several of these funds. This article has no impact on taxes and all revenue is derived from user fees. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

36 Article 24: Acceptance of MGL Ch. 59, Section 5K - Senior Tax Work Off Amendment

(Board of Assessors)

To see if the Town will vote to amend the real property tax exemption allowed pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5K, as previously accepted by the Town, for a program allowing persons over the age of 60 to volunteer to provide services to the Town in exchange for which the Town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of such persons, by allowing the maximum reduction of the real property tax bill to be based on 125 volunteer service hours in a given tax year, rather than $1,500, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This statute allows Towns to provide a Senior Tax Work Off program that can either be based on a maximum benefit of $1,500 or 125 hours per year. The Town had previously adopted the $1,500 maximum as the law allowed in Fiscal 2017. With minimum wage increasing, the Town has a choice to remain with the maximum benefit and reduce the number of hours worked as the minimum wage increases OR adopt a maximum of 125 hours which would increase the benefit as minimum wage increases. The minimum wage will increase to $15.00 on January 1, 2023 which would make the maximum benefit $1,875. The Town pays for this program out of the overlay account. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 25: Acceptance of MGL Ch. 59, Section 5N - Veterans Tax Work Off Amendment

(Board of Assessors)

To see if the Town will vote to amend the real property tax exemption allowed pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5N as previously accepted by the Town, for a program allowing veterans to provide services to the Town in exchange for which the Town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of such persons, by allowing the maximum reduction of the real property tax bill to be based on 125 volunteer service hours in a given tax year, rather than $1,500, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information - This statute allows Towns to amend the Veterans Tax Work Off program that can either be based on a maximum benefit of $1500 or 125 hours per year. This is similar to the article above, but instead of applying to seniors, it applies to veterans. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Article 26: Amend Zoning Bylaw: Section 2300 USE REGULATION SCHEDULE (Planning Board)

To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning Bylaws by amending Section 2300 USE REGULATION SCHEDULE by deleting the entire Section 2300 and replacing it with the following corrected new Section 2300, or take any other action thereon:

37 AA All COMMERCIAL USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Motor vehicle service station (See Section 1300): N N N S (1) NS (1) NS (1) SS(1) NNS(1) NNN

Animal kennel or hospital as licensed under Chapter 140, Sec. 137a, General Laws: N N S SP SP Y N Y N Y N N SP N N N Indoor Recreation: N N N Y SP Y N Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Banks, office space: N N N Y SP(4) Y Y Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Restaurants, Brew Pubs: N N N Y(2)NY(2) NY(2) SP Y(2) N N SP N SP SP Hotel, motel, motor court: N N N SP SP Y N Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Other retail sales & services: N N N Y SP (5) Y NYSPYNN SPN SPN(6) Amended Display and sale of natural products, a significant portion of which are raised by the 3/5/1990, Article proprietor in Westborough: N S S Y Y Y YYSPYNN Y S SPN52F Micro/Nano Brewery or Distillery: N N N SP N Y N Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Multiple Uses Allowed : All uses shall comply with the underlying zoning N N N Y SP Y Y Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP

(1) Special Permits to be issued by Selectmen rather than the Board of Appeals. (2) Except "SP" where a restaurant involves any drive-up or walk-up window service. (3) Shall not applyto land or structures for religious or educational purposes on land owned or leased by Commonwealth or anyof its agencies, subdivisions or bodies, politic or by a religious sect or denomination or by a non-profit educational corporation. (4) Small professional offices in residential style structure limited to a maximum of 4,000 square feet of gross floor area (5) Limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet of gross floor area (6) Except as an accessory use to a permitted use, and then only by Special Permit

AA All C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD INDUSTRIAL, UTILITY USES

Airport, heliport: N N N N N N S S S S N N Y N N N Public/Private utility with outside equipment or storage (2) With outside equipment or storage: N N N Y N N Y Y Y Y N N Y N N N With none of above: S S S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y S SP SP Earth removal (See Sec. 4100): (1) S S S S S S SSSPSN N S S SPSP Research laboratory: N N S Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N SP SP Trucking terminal, bulk storage contractor's yard: N N N N N N Y Y SP Y N N N N N N Manufacturing, Processing and Warehouse: N N N SP N N Y Y Y Y N N SP N N N Added 3/12/1996, Adult Entertainment Uses N N N N N N N N N N N N SP N N N Article 66 Brewery, Distillery N N N N N N Y Y Y Y N N N N N N Multiple Uses Allowed : All uses shall comply with the underlying zoning N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N SP SP

AA All OTHER PRINCIPAL USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Other use having externally observable attributes similar to one of above: as regulated above All other uses: N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N

AA All ACCESSORY USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Home occupations (See Sec. 4410): N Y Y Y S Y S Y Y Y N N Y Y SP SP Customary uses & structures (See. 4400): Shall incur the same use regulations as the principal use listed in this Section Agriculture, Horticulture or Floriculture. Insofar as it can be established that the primary purpose of the use of the land falls within the above-mentioned categories, the regulations herein shall not apply, if same is deemed unreasonable, nor shall such use require a Special Permit. Expansion or reconstruction of existing structures upon land primarily being used for agriculture, horticulture or floriculture, shall not be prohibited or unreasonably regulated except that all such activities may be limited to parcels of more than five (5) acres in areas not zoned for agriculture, horticulture, or floriculture. Land divided by a public or private way or a waterway shall be construed as one parcel. (Added 10/15/2012, Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N Article 16) (Added Marijuana Establishment, Medical Marijuana Treatment and Dispensing Facilities 3/16/2013, & Marijuana Cultivation NN N N N N NNNNNNSP(3) NNNArticle 16) (1) Special Permits to be issued by Selectmen Planning Board rather than the Board of Appeals.

(2) Except for Large Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation as defined and in accordance with Section 5600 (3) Allowed by Special Permit issued by the Planning Board.

38 2300. Use Regulation Schedule AE Added 3/12/1996, Article 66; DPOD added 3/13/2004, Article 38; IC Added 10/18/2004, Article 10; G2 Added 5/14/2005, Article 41; ID Added 5/15/2010, Article 30; MUD Added 5/15/2010, Article 32; Amended 10/21/2013, Article 26

AA All RESIDENTIAL USES (1,8) C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Single Family dwelling: N Y Y SP Y Y N N Y N N N SP Y SP N(7) Two-family dwelling: N S Y SP SP Y N N Y N N N SP S SP N(7) Conversion of existing structure to more than two-family dwelling: NN S SPSPSNNSPNNNSPN SPN(7) Boardinghouse: N S S SP SP S N S SP S N N SP S SP N Amended 5/13/2006, Multi-family dwelling (See Section 4200): N N Y SP (5) SP N N N N N N N N N SP N(7) Article 30 Amended 3/5/1990, Article Open Space Communities (See Section 4300): N SP N N N N N N N N N N N N SP N(7) 52A Mobile Home: NN N N N N NNNNNN N N N N Campground, mobile home park: N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Mixed Use Residential/Commercial with Industrial Components (see Section 5000) Added 10/18/2004, N N N N N N NNSPNN N N N N NArticle 10 Senior Living Overlay (see Section 5300) (6) Added 5/15/2010, N SP SP N SP SP SP SP N N N N N SP SP SP Article 31

AA All OPEN USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Farm: With pigs, animals raised for pelts: (2) NN S SPSPSNSSSNNSPN N N Nursery, greenhouses (commercial): S N Y Y SP Y N Y Y Y N N SP N SP N Amended 3/15/2014, Recreational Camps S N N SP SP Y N S S S Y Y SP N N N Article 21 Cemetery: NY Y Y Y YNYYYNN Y Y N N Drive-in Theaters, Amusement Park or similar commercial outdoor recreation: (3) NN N N N N NNNNNN N N N N Outdoor recreation other than the above operated by a governmental agency: S Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Other: (4) Sale of Christmas Trees: S Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y

(1) Animal keeping may be subject to permit from the Board of Health. (2) But no animals kept closer than 500 feet to any lot line. (3) Temporary carnival sponsored by a non-profit organization permitted upon approval by the Board of Selectmen. (Added 3/2/1992, Arricle 23) (4) As determined by the zoning enforcement officer. (5) Multi-Family dwellings are allowed in the Highway Business (BA) District upon grant of a Special Permit by the Planning Board in accordance with Section 5200 (Added 5/13/2006, Article 30) (6) In accordance with the requirements and restrictions of Section 5300 (7) These uses are prohibited except when proposed as part of a Senior Living Overlay Project in conformance with Section 5300 (8) Only one dwelling shall be allowed per residential lot unless otherwise specifically allowed in this bylaw AA All INSTITUTIONAL USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Religious, sectarian, denominational or public educational uses, religious purposes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Other educational uses: (3) SN N Y Y SNSSSYY Y N SPSP

Municipal use voted at Town Meeting (not more specifically cited in Section 2300): S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Hospital, sanitarium, convalescent, nursing or rest home, congregate housing: N S Y SP SP S N S Y S Y Y SP S SP SP Patriotic, fraternal or social clubs if not conducted for profit; other philanthropic institution or club: N N S Y SP S N S S S Y Y SP N SP SP

Article Information: The purpose of this Article is to provide clarification regarding Multiple Uses in various Zoning Districts where they are currently allowed. There are no changes to existing uses and no new use categories are created. Also, this Article addresses Research Laboratory Uses in Zoning Districts where they were not previously regulated. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

Article 27: Citizen’s Petition

To see if the Town will vote to

Purpose:

Any elected positions for the town that has no compensation or benefit what so ever, should be considered as a voluntary position. The hours donated to the position should be treated as credit toward community service. If voted in, the community service should be retroactive to January 1st, 2019.

The community service should be credited toward the tax abatement as currently specified by the tax collector’s office.

Benefit:

The town has problems completely populating committees and other voluntary positions. This would be an incentive to help fill these positions.

Reason:

Any elected position that provides no compensation, no benefits or political power must be considered a voluntary position. The definition of a “voluntary” position is a position that yields no compensation in any form.

Or take any other action thereon.

Worcester, ss

Given under our hands the 26th day of February in the year Two Thousand and Twenty.

s/Ian Johnson, Chairman s/Shelby Marshall, Vice Chairman s / L ei gh Em er y s/Allen Edinberg s/Syed Hashmi SELECTMEN OF WESTBOROUGH Worcester, ss

s/Greg McRae, Constable of Westborough

Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel Town Clerk

2020 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION

On March 16, 2020 at 5:58pm, Worcester Superior Court Justice, Reardon upon review of the Verified Complaint, ordered the following; Temporary Restraining Order, postponing the Annual Town Election. The order sent to the Registrars of Voters & Wendy Mickel in her capacity as Town Clerk of Westborough, to bring this action seeking an order authorizing the Town through its Board of Selectmen to postpone the March 17, 2020 Annual Town Election in the Town of Westborough. This Court has jurisdiction to hear this action and to grant the relief requested pursuant to G.L. c. 249, ssF and Mass.R.Civ.P.65. The Board of Registrars of the Town of Westborough (hereinafter “the Board”) is the duly appointed board charged with conducting elections, among other duties for the Town of Westborough, MA. Wendy Mickel is the Town Clerk of the Town of Westborough; she also serves ex officio on the Board. Her principal place of business is at Westborough Town Hall, 34 West Main St., Westborough.

On March 10, 2020, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts declared a state of emergency to respond to COVID-19, a contagious, and at times, fatal, respiratory disease. For more information, the complete temporary order and order of the Governor is filed with the Town Clerk.

The order allowed the Board of Selectmen to postpone the Annual Town Election being held the following day, March 17, 2020, to a date of the Board’s choosing but no later than June 30, 2020.

On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at a meeting of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted a “one time change” of date, time and location to move the 2020 Annual Town Election to June 13, 2020 and held at Town Hall, 34 West Main Street, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

The Annual Town Election was held June 13, 2020 at The Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main Street. The polls opened at 10:00am. Election Officials present were as follows:

Precinct 1- Clerk: Katie Welch; Checkers: Karen Bloom, Paula Covino Precinct 2- Clerk: Lucille Killoh; Checkers: Peg Yankee, Dot Green Precinct 3-Clerk: Suzanne Arpante; Checkers: Jean Katralis, Pat Najarian Precinct 4-Clerk: Bev Boyer; Checkers: Kathy Wilfert, Diane Barrette Precinct 5-Clerk: Polly Thayer; Checkers: Nancy Gage, Rachel Radin

Vote-by-Mail ballots were cast at each precinct throughout the day. Under the supervision of Debbie Ledoux, Asst. Town Clerk, vote-by-mail ballots were cast by: Precinct 1 – Ann Romaker; Precinct 2 – Juan Martinez; Precinct 3 – Maureen Amyott; Precinct 4 – Susan Bush; Precinct 5 – Lynn Soukup

At the close of polls, both checkers for each precinct tabulated any ballots that could not be read by the scanner, as well as count all write-in-names written on any ballot. The Assistant Town Clerk oversaw all printing of tally tapes and the tabulating process as the current Town Clerk, Wendy Mickel was named on the Ballot as a candidate for re- election as Town Clerk. The close of polls was 2:00 pm. Tallying was complete at 3:00pm

RESULTS - 2020 Annual Town Election held on June 13, 2020 at the Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main St. from 10am-2pm.

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS March 17, 2020 Postponed June 13, 2020 PRECINCTS 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL

BOARD OF SELECTMAN 3 Year Term 1 Open Position Johnson Ian 90 65 102 121 115 493 Blanks 6 3 6 7 6 28 Misc Write-Ins 0 0 0 1 0 1 Total 96 68 108 129 121 522

MODERATOR 3 Year Term 1 Open Position Arnold John 92 63 104 119 116 494 Blanks 4 3 4 10 5 26 Misc Write-Ins 0 2 0 0 0 2 Total 96 68 108 129 121 522

TOWN CLERK 3 Year Term 1 Open Position Mickel Wendy 94 67 103 120 116 500 Blanks 2 1 4 9 5 21 Misc Write-Ins 0 0 1 0 0 1 Total 96 68 108 129 121 522

SCHOOL COMMITTEE 3 Year Term 3 Open Positions Edinberg Lisa 83 63 98 112 110 466 Nandan Raghu 74 60 90 97 102 423 Blanks 35 13 27 49 30 154 Misc Write-Ins 0 0 1 0 0 1 Total 192 136 216 258 242 1,044

ASSABET VALLEY REGIONAL VOC SCHOOL 4 Year Term 1 Open Position George Paul 87 62 103 117 117 486 Blanks 9 6 5 12 4 36 Misc Write-Ins 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 96 68 108 129 121 522

PLANNING BOARD Misc Write-Ins: Ali Amir 0 0 0 0 5 5 Baldwin Julie 0 0 0 0 1 1 Beaulieu Paul 0 0 1 0 0 1 Bock Amber 0 0 0 1 0 1 Considine Joseph 0 1 0 0 0 1 Erlich Stephan 0 0 0 0 1 1 Flood Daniel 0 0 1 0 0 1 Fogarty Josephine 0 0 0 1 0 1 Gage William 0 0 0 1 0 1 Hawes Elizabeth 0 0 0 0 1 1 Hernandez Yolanda 2 1 3 2 1 9 Hubbard G.David 0 0 0 0 2 2 Koehler Timothy 2 8 13 15 21 59 Jaillet William 1 0 0 0 0 1 Luce Todd 0 0 1 0 0 1 Noonan Chris 0 0 1 0 0 1 Paris Timothy 0 0 0 1 0 1 Scott Stephan 0 0 0 0 2 2 Smith Martin 0 0 1 0 0 1 Spencer William 0 3 5 15 3 26 Blanks 91 55 82 93 84 405 Total 96 68 108 129 121 522

TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY Fontes Patricia 84 63 97 117 123 484 Linnane William 86 60 97 115 121 479 Mello Dorothy 84 61 93 118 121 477 Blanks 10 19 33 37 20 119 Misc Write-ins 1 1 1 4 0 7 TOTAL 265 204 321 391 385 1566

WESTBOROUGH HOUSING AUTHORITY Pavolis Joan 85 63 94 114 117 473 Blanks 11 5 14 11 8 49 Misc Write-ins 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 96 68 108 125 125 522

Voted 522 Eligible 12,628

42 % turnout 4.13% EV&AV=396 InPerson=126

Attest: Wendy L. Mickel Town Clerk 6/13/2020

On June 20, 2020, those present as Checkers to check-in voters to the meeting were as follows; Susan Bush, Suzanne Arpante, Diane Barrette, Beverly Boyer, Karen Bloom, Maureen Johnson

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT MINUTES with Motions & Vote June 20, 2020 Narrative: Moderator John Arnold welcomed all and acknowledged the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing “these being most unusual circumstances for today’s meeting.” He thanked all for coming. He noted some saplings available in the lobby at check-in, and that all present are welcome to take one home on their way out. He checked the audio in the 3 rooms; WHS Fisher Gym, The Auditorium and the Band Room. He gaveled the meeting to order. He asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Introductions were made by Mr. Arnold; “I am John Arnold of 251 West Main Street, your elected Moderator and in front, here is Wendy Mickel, your elected Town Clerk. We are both present for the meeting. No quorum is necessary. The Annual Town Warrant was properly posted and we are here today to act on the warrant.” Mr. Arnold called the Meeting into session. A warrant for the Annual Town Meeting that was to be held March 28, 2020, was properly posted. A Declaration of Recess and Continuance was filed with the Town Clerk and properly posted by the Town Moderator, John Arnold on (3) three occasions; February 26, 2020, continuance April 25, 2020 and again on May 21, 2020 for a meeting to be held June 20, 2020. By order of Governor Charles Baker’s March 10, 2020 declaration of a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth, along with the current guidelines from the MA Department of Public Health and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, additional provisions were ordered to hold a Town Meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 12:10pm, Moderator, John Arnold announced the Annual Town Meeting was in session. He addressed the voting process and the use of 3 rooms for this town meeting; The Gym, The Auditorium and the Band room at WHS. Mr. Arnold introduced Members of the Board of Selectmen, The Advisory Finance Committee, The School Committee, Planning Board, and the Department Heads in adjoining gym, and gave a thanks to Steve Masciarelli and Mark Stockman for their audio/visual assistance and all those who assisted in preparing for today’s meeting. Mr. Arnold noted the preamble to our bylaws requires he nominate aa Deputy Moderator if he is unable to continue on in a meeting or if additional rooms are needed, as we have now, in the Auditorium and Band Room. The Oath of Office was given to the Deputy Moderator, Lisa Blazejewski attending to the town meeting members in the Auditorium with Asst Town Clerk Debbie Ledoux and a second Deputy Moderator, Benjamin Gold in the Band Room with resident and Election Official, Suzanne Arpante, assisting as Clerk. A vote was taken to the nomination of Ms. Blazejewski and Mr. Gold; VOTE: Yes= majority. The Oath of Office was given and acknowledged “Yes” by both.

43 Mr. Arnold addressed the admittance of Non-Voters. The only non-voters allowed would be those presenting or speaking to an article; namely the Eric Engvahl and Deb Houldon-Engvahl owners of 30 Belknap Street. A Vote was taken to allow both Houldon-Engvahl non-voters to speak on Article 13. VOTE: majority in favor. Mr. Arnold instructed anyone who may have a question, to call out “Point of Order” and they will be addressed in any of the three rooms. He noted the setup for the 2020 ATM met all the mandatory safeguards and was approved by the Board of Health, The Health Director, The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. He addressed the COVID-19 requirements and that we meet or exceed all the safety precautions. He addressed concerns of the meeting being held. He noted that The Town Meeting is our legislative body and that The Governor’s executive order specifically “excludes” the legislative body from the 10 person minimum requirements, allowing us to have our annual town meeting, today. Mr. Arnold explained that a question can be made by raising a hand to speak or writing the question on the 3x5 cards found in your plastic bag. If you speak, please give your name and address clearly. Please write questions legibly and include your name and address. Deliberation is the normal; a two minute speech limit is allowed and those with presentations are allowed up to a five minute speech. He noted that sanitizing the room is difficult if we take a break, so he asked all to remain if possible, until the meeting is adjourned or dissolved. He asked all to, “please follow social distancing guidelines and to wear a mask.” Regular voting will be a hand count rather than electronic. For the safety of staff and all, if a Fire Alarm should go off, please leave according to the covid-19 guidelines, if they may be reasonably met, or just use sensible judgement in order to leave the building if needed, quickly and safely. Mr. Arnold called the meeting to order and moved on to Article One of the Warrant; an acceptance of the Annual Town Election. We are here to act on the following articles at the adjourned session of said meeting of March 28, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. in the Westborough High School Auditorium on West Main Street. The Article Information statements printed in italics are not part of the formal articles of the warrant. They constitute additional information offered for the benefit of the voters, true and correct as of the time of posting of the warrant, but subject to change as called for. They are not to be construed so as to broaden or limit the scope of the formal articles. Mr. Arnold noted; The Town Election was postponed from March 17, 2020 and held June 13, 2020. Mr. Arnold gave a Thank you to all those elected who serve and those who showed up to vote.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING – WARRANT MINUTES with Motions & Vote precincts in Westborough on Tuesday, the 17th day of March, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. for the following purposes: Article 1: Annual Town Election (Board of Selectmen) To bring in their votes for: One (1) Selectman (3 years) One (1) Moderator (3 years) One (1) Town Clerk (3 years) Two (2) School Committee members (3 years) One (1) Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District School (4 years) One (1) Planning Board member (5 years) Three (3) Trustees of Public Library (3 years) One (1) Westborough Housing Authority (5 years)

Polls will be open from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. in the following places:

44 Precincts l – 5 Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road *A Note from the Town Clerk; the Town Election to be held on March 13, 2020, was postponed by order of Worcester Superior Court Judge Reardon on March 12, 2020 at 4:59pm. The Order of Governor Charles Baker’s March 10, 2020 Declaration of a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth and guidance from the Secretary of the Commonwealth to changes in Election laws by order of Senate bill No. 2755 led to special provisions being made for Election Day safety and legal requirements as well as Early Voting by Mail provisions. The 2020 Annual Town Election was held June 13, 2020 at the Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main Street, Westborough, with reduced polling hours; 10am-2pm and met all safety precautions set forth in the Governor’s Declaration. All election requirements were met successfully and there were no issues reported. Article 2: Town Reports (Advisory Finance Committee) To see if the Town will vote to hear the reports of the several town officers and committees, and to dissolve any committees established by Town Meeting that have fulfilled their mission, or take any other action thereon. Motion; Jody Hensley, 39 Arch St. Chairman, Advisory Finance Committee “I move that the Town vote to receive the reports of the various officers and committees and that the report of the Advisory Finance Committee be acted upon item by item under the various articles of the warrant.”

VOTE: Yes = Unanimous (Gym) Yes = Majority (Auditorium) Yes = Unanimous (BandRoom) Motion Carries

Mr. Arnold directed voters to the reports included in the bag of handouts found at check-in today; and to the Annual Report’s first page of Dedication to those who have served theTown as employees or board and/or committee members. He also asked for a moment of silence to remember those who passed and those who lost their life due to the Covid-19Pandemic this past year. He apologized if anyone was missed in the dedication. Mr. Arnold thanked Wendy Mickel, the Town Clerk for the dedication report. Ms Hensley, gave a presentation of recommendations and the state of our finances. Kristi Williams, Town Manager gave presentation of FY2021 Town Budget including the impact of COVID-19 to the budget.

Motion; Shelby Marshall, Vice Chair BOS: I move that the Town vote to take the following articles or sections of articles out of order and that each be passed over.

Article 5 B Re-Stocking Sandra Pond (Sandra Pond Wardens/Rec)

Article 6 July 4th Block Party (Recreation)

Article 7 Lake Chauncey Treatment (Recreation/BOH)

Article 8 A Utility Truck Replacement (DPW)

Article 8 B Infrastructure Data Collection (DPW)

Article 8 C 10-Wheel Sander Replacement (DPW)

Article 8 D Backhoe Replacement (DPW)

Article 8 E Generator Replacement at Sewer Pump Station (DPW)

Article 8 F Sewer Grinder Installation at Pump Station (DPW)

Article 8 H F350 Utility Truck with Plow (DPW)

Article 8 I Renewable Energy Study (DPW)

Article 8 J Command Vehicle Replacement (Fire)

Article 8 L Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement (Fire)

Article 8 N Parking Lot and Curbing Repairs and Maintenance (Schools)

Article 9 Replacement of Two 1-Ton Dump Trucks (DPW)

Article 10 Tee Mower (Country Club)

Article 11 Request to Fund Internship Opportunities (Selectmen)

Article 12 Kindergarten Tuition Free Funding

Article 14 Land Acquisition and Parking Lot Construction - 9 Grove Street (Selectmen)

Article 16 Town Water System Improvements (DPW)

(Highlights in gray are articles to be passed over/red are questioned items before passed over) Mr. Arnold noted that procedurally any articles taken out of ordತǤ read each article and asked if there are questions on article, please call out “Question” to be recognized. If you do not want to move it forward or pass over, please call out; Point Of Order to be recognized.

Mr. Arnold repeated the questioned article items: 8E, 8L, 9, & 12 and noted a 2/3 vote, was required to move forward with each of those articles. No further debate ensued on the unquestioned items. VOTE: To main motion and move forward to pass over the unquestioned items. Yes= Unanimous (all three rooms) ______46 Motion to move forward on Article 8E Question: Michael Hyde, 52 Adams St Response: Chris Payant, DPW

VOTE: to move forward on Article 8E Yes= Unanimous (all rooms)

Motion to Passover Article 8E

VOTE: to pass over Yes= Unanimous, Article 8# passed over _____ Motion to move forward on Article 8L

VOTE: to move forward on Article 8L Yes= nearly unanimous ______Motion to pass over Article 8L

VOTE: to pass over Yes=Majority, Article 8L passed over ______Motion to Passover Article 9 No opposition to move the article forward (all)

VOTE: To move forward on article 9, now Yes: Unanimous (all rooms)

Motion to pass over

VOTE: to pass over Yes=Unanimous (all rooms) ______Motion to Passover Article 12 Question:

No objection to move the article forward VOTE: to move article 12 forward Yes= nearly unanimous, more than 2/3rd vote achieved, motion carries

Motion to pass over VOTE: to pass over Yes=unanimous (all) to pass over ______Article 3: Prior Years Bills (Veteran Services) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($3,700) for the purpose of paying an outstanding balance in the Veterans Services Department in FY 2019, or take any other action thereon.

47 Article Information Statement – The Veteran Services Department has an outstanding bill from June 2019 for burial services. Payment of this bill requires a Town Meeting vote because it was billed in FY 2019. The motion for this article requires a four-fifths vote. Motion; Syed Hashmi, I move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash and appropriate the sum of $3,700 for the purpose stated in the article as printed in the warrant. VOTE: on motion by Mr. Hashmi Yes=unanimous (all) Vote requires more than 4/5 to pass, unanimous vote achieved - motion carries

Article 4: Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budgets (Advisory Finance Committee) To see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds for the support of the several offices, departments, boards and commissions of the Town of Westborough for Fiscal Year 2021 beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, or take any other action thereon. Motion: Jody Hensley, 39 Arch St., I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the expenses of the several town departments for the ensuing fiscal year and that each total read by the Moderator be considered a separate motion made for each of the line items making up that total in the column marked FY21 AFC Rec Budget; I further move that the sum of $770,000 be appropriated from Free Cash to lower the tax rate; I further move that the sum of $401,105 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund towards the costs of FY2021 Debt; and I further move that the following sums be appropriated to operate the Country Club Enterprise: $385,000 from enterprise revenues; $65,896 from Country Club Retained Earnings; and $39,563 from the Tax Levy for a total FY2021 Country Club budget of $490,459.

VOTE: on all unquestioned items Yes=Unanimous (all rooms) of unquestioned items – motion carries ______VOTE: BOS/Town Manager, Salary & Wages Yes = Almost Unanimous with a few in opposition, motion carries ______VOTE: Yes = Unanimous (all rooms) motion carries ______VOTE: Yes: Unanimous (all rooms) motion carries ______Article 5: Regularly Recurring Articles (Town Manager) To see what action the Town may take on the following items, A through D, which may be voted as a block, or singly, or in any combination, but, however voted, will be treated for accounting purposes as if each item were voted as a separate article: Motion; Syed Hashmi, BOS; I move that the Town vote to approve Article 5, Sections A, C and D and that the Town vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $250,000 from Free Cash, transfer and appropriate $50,000 from Water Retained Earnings, transfer and appropriate $50,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings for the purpose of Article 5A; to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,250 for the purpose of Article 5C; and to raise and appropriate through the Cable TV Enterprise Fund $300,000 for the purpose of Article 5D as printed in the warrant.

48 A. Reserve Funds (Advisory Finance Committee) To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, from Free Cash for the Finance Committee General Reserve Fund, transfer Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, from Water Retained Earnings for the Water Enterprise Reserve Fund, transfer Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, from Sewer Retained Earnings for the Sewer Enterprise Reserve Fund, or such other amounts as the Town Meeting may approve, in accordance with Section 6 of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action thereon. Article Information – These accounts provide funding for unforeseen expenses during the year through various reserve funds. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. B. Re-Stocking Sandra Pond (Sandra Pond Wardens/Recreation Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, to re-stock Sandra Pond, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING C. Tuition Reimbursement (Town Manager) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($7,250), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding employee tuition reimbursement, or take any other action thereon. Article Information – This article funds tuition reimbursement to allow the Town to meet its obligation to the Collective Bargaining Units and Personnel Policies. The Town funds the amount that is estimated to be used during the upcoming fiscal year. This was previously funded through the Town Manager/Board of Selectmen budget. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. D: Request and Approve a Cable TV Budget (Finance Director) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from through the Cable TV Enterprise Fund the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) for the purpose of funding the FY2021 Cable TV budget, or take any other action thereon. Article Information –This will allow the Town to fund Westborough TV's Fiscal Year 2021 Cable TV budget without impacting the tax payer. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. VOTE: on the motion by Mr. Hashmi, for 5A,C & D Yes=Unanimous, motion carries

Article 6: July 4th Block Party (Recreation) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from Free Cash the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for the annual July 4th celebration to be expended by the Westborough July 4th Committee under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Article 7: Lake Chauncy Treatment (Recreation/Board of Health) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for a copper sulfate treatment for algae in Lake Chauncy, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Article 8: Capital Improvement Plan (Town Manager/Capital Expenditure Planning Committee)

49 To see what action the Town may take on the following items, A through N, which may be voted as a block, or singly, or in any combination, but however voted, will be treated for accounting purposes as if each item were voted as a separate article: O. Utility Truck Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing and purchasing a utility truck including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING P. Infrastructure Data Collection (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing and implementing an infrastructure data collection system and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Q. 10-Wheel Sander Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing and purchasing a 10-Wheel Sander including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING R. Backhoe Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a backhoe including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING S. Generator Replacement at Sewer Pump Station (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a generator including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING T. Sewer Grinder Installation at Pump Station (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of installing sewer grinders including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING

U. Pump Station Assessment and Updates (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding a pump station assessment and updates, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

50 Article Information - In addition to the daily operator maintenance required at Westborough’s 34 sewer pump stations, these critical assets require periodic updates to electrical control mechanisms, piping, and pumps. This request seeks funding in FY2021 to enable the DPW to continue its program of assessing pump stations and completing updates where required in a fiscally responsible manner. These pump stations are a critical component to our sewer infrastructure. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. Motion; Allen Edinberg; I move the Town vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $65,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings for the purpose of Article 8G as printed in the warrant; V. F350 Utility Truck with Plow (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing a utility truck with plow, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING W. Renewable Energy Study (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding a renewable energy study, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE ITEM WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING X. Command Vehicle Replacement (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Nine Thousand Dollars ($79,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a command vehicle, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Y. Ambulance Purchase (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000) and further transfer from Ambulance Receipts Reserved the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing an ambulance and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. Article Information - Currently, the Fire Department operates an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service and maintains a fleet of three ambulances. The Department is on a rotating schedule to purchase a new front-line ambulance every three years. This request seeks to accelerate that timeline and purchase a new ambulance one year early, and then keep the oldest ambulance as a reserve, thereby increasing the fleet of ambulances from three to four. The request does not include funding for additional paramedic equipment as the oldest of the four ambulances would be kept out of service unless and until it is needed to support the community when maintenance issues take one of the three front-line ambulances out of service. Also, this will allow the Department’s mechanics to take ambulances out of service and provide preventative maintenance rather than hastily making repairs (possibly during off hours) during times of mechanical difficulty. The Department has also seen an increase in its call volume and a corresponding increase in the use of the ambulances. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Z. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing self- contained breathing apparatus equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

51 *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING AA.Purchase of Four Cruisers (Police Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing four cruisers and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. Article Information - Police vehicles are often used 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. In order to properly manage the fleet a regular replacement schedule is needed to ensure the fleet does not become unreliable. A regular replacement schedule also improves officer safety and cuts down on maintenance costs. Having just one cruiser out of service puts a strain on the Department’s operations. The intention of this proposal is to; (1) replace two of the oldest cruisers including related equipment; (2) add two vehicles to the fleet. We also anticipate increasing the fleet moving forward as we continue to move forward with the approved staffing plan. The prices are based on the Greater Boston Police Council bid contract. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. BB.Parking Lot and Curbing Repairs and Maintenance (School Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding parking lot and curbing repairs and maintenance, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING VOTE: to terminate debate Yes= a 2/3 vote is achieved, debate terminated (all)

VOTE: To act on the motion by Mr. Edinberg (Articles 8G, 8K & 8M) Yes=Majority vote in favor of articles, motion carries (Uanimous in Auditorium & Bandroom) No=about 6 in gym

Article 9: Replacement of Two 1-Ton Dump Trucks (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Four Dollars ($11,454), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Five ($11,455) and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Five ($11,455), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing two 2006 one-ton dump trucks, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Article 10: Tee Mower (Country Club Operating Committee) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing the tee mower, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Article 11: Request to Fund Internship Opportunities (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the FY2020 Board of Selectmen Salary and Wages Elected Budget line the sum of $500 for the purpose of funding internship opportunities or take any other actions thereto. *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING

52 Article 12: Kindergarten Tuition-Free Funding (School Committee) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eight Hundred Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty One Dollars ($808,751), or such other amount the Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding the gap of moving from Tuition Kindergarten to Tuition-free Kindergarten, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Article 13: Land Acquisition – 30 Belknap Street (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), and authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow all or a portion of said sum under G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, and any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, for the purpose of acquiring the property described herein and costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen acquire, by purchase, gift, and/or eminent domain, on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town and subject to existing agreements, easements and/or restrictions, a parcel of land located at 30 Belknap Street, Westborough, containing 31 acres, approximately shown as “Parcel A” on a plan entitled “‘Plan of Land’ 30 Belknap Street Westborough, MA”, dated January 7, 2020, on file with the Town Clerk, and being a portion of the premises described in a deed recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Book 12165, Page 356, for conservation, passive recreation, utility and/or parking purposes, and, further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents and take all other action necessary or convenient to accomplish the foregoing, or to take any other action thereon. Article Information – This Article seeks to provide authorization for the Board of Selectmen to acquire property located at 30 Belknap Street for conservation and passive recreation purposes and for utility purposes. This article will authorize the Town to appropriate money from existing reserves including Sale of Real Estate, Open Space and Walkup Robinson. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote. Motion; Mark Silverberg, 7 Weld Street, Planning Board, I move (a) to authorize the Board of Selectmen acquire, by purchase, gift, and/or eminent domain, on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town and subject to existing agreements, easements and/or restrictions, the parcels of land located at 30 Belknap Street, Westborough, containing a total of 31 acres, more or less, and being a portion of the premises described in a deed recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Book 12165, Page 356, for the following purposes Parcels B and C, as shown on a plan entitled “‘Plan of Land’ 30 Belknap Street Westborough, MA (Worcester County)”, dated June 9, 2020, on file with the Town Clerk, are to be acquired by the Town for conservation and passive recreation purposes, under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C and subject to the provisions of Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution, and Parcel A, as shown on the foregoing plan, is to be acquired by the Town for conservation, passive recreation, parking, and utility purposes under the care, custody, and control of the Board Selectmen;

53 (b ) appropriate the sum of $1,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring said land and costs incidental or related thereto, and, to meet this appropriation, transfer the sum of $400,000 from the Sale of Real Estate Account for Parcels A, B, and C, and transfer the sums of $300,000 from the Open Space Account and $300,000 from the Walkup Robinson Account for Parcels B and C; (c) authorize the Conservation Commission to apply for, accept and expend any funds that may be provided by the Commonwealth or other public or private sources to defray all or a portion of the costs of said acquisition, including, but not limited to, grants and/or reimbursement from the Commonwealth under the Self-Help Act, G.L. Ch. 132A, Section 11 (now, so-called LAND grants); and (d) authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents and take all other action necessary or convenient to accomplish the foregoing, or to take any other action thereon. Motion 2/3 vote required; Mr. Silverberg gave presentation VOTE: on the motion by Mr. Silverberg Yes=Motion carries, a 2/3 vote achieved No=1 or 2 in opposition

Article 14: Land Acquisition and Parking Lot Construction – 9 Grove Street (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, by gift, purchase or eminent domain and on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town, property located at 9 Grove Street and described in Certificate of Title No. 10313 filed with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds, for general municipal purposes, including, without limitation, for parking purposes, and, further, to transfer from the Sale of Real Estate account the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, to purchase land, construct a parking lot thereon, and costs incidental or related thereto, or take any other action thereon. *THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING Article 15: Land Acquisition – Off Oak Street (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, by gift, purchase or eminent domain and on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town, the parcel of land located off Oak Street, shown as “Parcel ‘C-5’ Area – 0.31 Acres” on a plan recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 893, Page 24, for general municipal purposes, and, further to transfer Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) from the Sale of Real Estate account for the acquisition of said land and costs incidental or related thereto, or take any other action thereon. Article Information – This Article seeks to provide authorization for the Board of Selectmen to acquire property located off Oak Street, adjacent to the Department of Public Works. This parcel is owned by the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and was intended to be conveyed to the Town during the disposition of the Lyman Street School. The Town already has improvements on the land including DPW equipment and a portion of the police shooting range. Motion, Ian Johnson, 9 Bertis Adams Way; I move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, by gift, purchase or eminent domain and on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town, the parcel of land located off Oak Street, shown as “Parcel ‘C-5’ Area – 0.31 Acres” on a plan recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 893, Page 24, for general municipal purposes, and, further to transfer and appropriate the sum of $5,000 from Sale of Real Estate for said acquisition.

The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

54 VOTE: on Mr. Johnson’s motion (2/3 vote required). Yes=Unanimous, Motion carries 2/3 vote achieved

*Article 16: Town Water System Improvements (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to borrow the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($1,880,000), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for the design, construction, installation, upgrading and/or replacement of water mains and all associated work for various roads, and costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, and any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen and appropriate Town officers to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments and to take all related actions necessary or appropriate to effect the foregoing, or take any other action thereon. THIS ARTICLE WAS VOTED TO PASS OVER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING

Article 17: Town Water Management Improvements (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars ($200,420), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for consulting services to assist the DPW in evaluating, designing, upgrading, and installing improvements to the Town’s water metering system, or take any other action thereon. Article Information – This article addresses the Town’s unaccounted for water loss, which is double the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s recommended limit. The Town, with support from a consultant, will identify potential modifications to sizing for commercial water meters, develop a commercial meter right-sizing implementation plan, and prepare a Request for Proposals for the potential procurement of more efficient and accurate meter reading infrastructure. These are actions included as recommendations from the Town’s most recent water audit and in the DEP’s most recent Public Water System Sanitary Survey. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. Motion; Chris Payant, DPW Director; I move the Town vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $200,420 from Water Retained Earnings for the purpose stated in the article as printed in the warrant.

Question/Comment: Nathan Walsh, 3 Mathieu Drive

VOTE: on the motion by Mr. Payant Yes=Unanimous, the motion carries Article 18: Town Sewer System Improvements (DPW) To see if the Town will transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, to study, analyze and design, and conduct upgrades and improvements to the municipal sewer system and costs incidental or related thereto, or take any other action thereon. Article Information - This is Phase II of the Interceptor Rehabilitation Project. Phase I work was completed December 2019. Said work shall include, but not be limited to, metering, television inspection, modeling, analyzing the municipal sewer system and provide engineering design services for preparation of plans and specifications for bidding purposes. This project was the top recommendation from the 2015 Sewer System Evaluation Survey, completed for Westborough by an engineering consultant. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

55 Motion, Chris Payant, DPW Director; I move the Town vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $175,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings for the purpose stated in the article as printed in the warrant.

VOTE: on the motion by Mr. Payant Yes= Unanimous, the motion carries

Article 19: Amend Appropriation of CSX Mitigation Receipts Reserved Account (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to amend the action taken under Article 16 of the March 14, 2015 Annual Town Meeting and to amend the appropriation for the CSX Mitigation Receipts Reserve Account to use Fifty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Seven and 38/100 Dollars ($53,957.38), or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, to facilitate hazardous material and storm water management training as well as fund drainage infrastructure assessments, improvements and maintenance required throughout the Town as a result of the railroad, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. Article Information – As part of the CSX Site Plan Approval, the Town negotiated with CSX to provide mitigation for their use and included providing assistance to the DPW. This article addresses training and operational requirements that result from the railroad and trans-loading station in Town. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. Motion; Chris Payant, DPW Director I move the Town vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $36,260 from the CSX Mitigation Receipts Reserved Account for the purpose stated in the article as printed in the warrant.

VOTE: on the motion by Mr. Payant Yes=Unanimous, motion carries

Article 20: Acceptance of MGL Ch. 40, Section 5B, Paragraph 4 (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 5B, 4th paragraph, or take any other action thereon. Article Information - This statute allows municipalities to dedicate a particular fee, charge or other receipt to any stabilization fund established pursuant to this section. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. Motion: Allen Edinberg, BOS I move the article as printed in the warrant VOTE: on the motion by Mr. Edinberg Yes = Majority in favor, motion carries No = 2

Article 21: Stabilization Fund – Development Mitigation (Planning Board) To see if the Town will vote to establish a stabilization fund for the purpose of receiving funds paid to the Town to mitigate the impact of developments in Westborough, and further to dedicate all such monies received in mitigation payments to such stabilization fund, or take any other action thereon. Article Information – This article would direct all future mitigation money negotiated by the Town to mitigate development impacts to this stabilization fund. Without a stabilization fund, the money would be deposited into the Town’s general fund and would close out to Free Cash at the end of the fiscal year. A stabilization fund will allow the Town to hold aside the mitigation money for the intended purpose. Any appropriations from this fund must be approved by Town Meeting. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote.

56 Motion: Mark Silverberg, Chair Planning Board

I move the article as printed in the warrant.\ VOTE: on the motion by Mr. Silverberg Yes = Majority in favor, a 2/3 vote achieved, the motion carries No = 1

57 AA All COMMERCIAL USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Motor vehicle service station (See Section 1300): N N N S (1) NS (1) NS (1) SS(1) NNS(1) NNN

Animal kennel or hospital as licensed under Chapter 140, Sec. 137a, General Laws: N N S SP SP Y N Y N Y N N SP N N N Indoor Recreation: N N N Y SP Y N Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Banks, office space: N N N Y SP(4) Y Y Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Restaurants, Brew Pubs: N N N Y(2)NY(2) NY(2) SP Y(2) N N SP N SP SP Hotel, motel, motor court: N N N SP SP Y N Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Other retail sales & services: N N N Y SP (5) YNYSPYNNSPN SPN(6) Amended Display and sale of natural products, a significant portion of which are raised by the 3/5/1990, Article proprietor in Westborough: N S S Y Y Y YYSPYNN Y S SPN52F Micro/Nano Brewery or Distillery: N N N SP N Y N Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP Multiple Uses Allowed : All uses shall comply with the underlying zoning N N N Y SP Y Y Y SP Y N N SP N SP SP

AA All C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD INDUSTRIAL, UTILITY USES

Airport, heliport: N N N N N N S S S S N N Y N N N Public/Private utility with outside equipment or storage (2) With outside equipment or storage: N N N Y N N Y Y Y Y N N Y N N N With none of above: S S S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y S SP SP Earth removal (See Sec. 4100): (1) S S S S S S SSSPSNN S S SPSP Research laboratory: N N S Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N SP SP Trucking terminal, bulk storage contractor's yard: N N N N N N Y Y SP Y N N N N N N Manufacturing, Processing and Warehouse: N N N SP N N Y Y Y Y N N SP N N N Added 3/12/1996, Adult Entertainment Uses N N N N N N N N N N N N SP N N N Article 66 Brewery, Distillery N N N N N N Y Y Y Y N N N N N N Multiple Uses Allowed : All uses shall comply with the underlying zoning N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N SP SP AA All OTHER PRINCIPAL USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Other use having externally observable attributes similar to one of above: as regulated above All other uses: N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N

AA All ACCESSORY USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

(2) Except for Large Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation as defined and in accordance with Section 5600 (3) Allowed by Special Permit issued by the Planning Board.

58 70 age restricted affordable housing units. The Department of Housing and Community Development would not recognize the affordable units as counting toward the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) due to age restrictions required by local zoning. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance that granted relief from the affordable housing requirement entirely but required $9 Million in mitigation money be paid to the Town on a payment schedule. This payment shall be made in 14 equal installments due at the initial certificate of occupancy for each of the development’s 14 buildings. The mitigation payments shall all be made no later than December 31, 2028. This article creates a fund for the money received and directs all payments be deposited into that fund. Monies received prior to July 1, 2020 will be deposited in the general fund and will be appropriated from Free Cash at the October Town Meeting. Any appropriations from this fund must be approved by Town Meeting. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote. Motion; Ian Johnson, 9 Bertis Adams Way; I move the article as printed in the warrant. VOTE: to terminate debate Yes=2/3 majority, motion carries Debate has terminated. VOTE: on Mr. Capriole’s amendment (majority vote required) The amendment had more NO votes than YES votes in each of the 3 rooms. The amendment was defeated.

VOTE: Main Motion by Mr. Johnson YES=majority in favor; 2/3 vote achieved, motion carries NO= 5 or 6 in opposition

Article 23: Amend General Bylaws – Increase Revolving Funds To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 15 of the General Bylaws by increasing the maximum expenditure in certain Revolving Funds as shown below, or take any other action thereon.

Funds to be Authorized to Revolving Deposited Expend Maximum Fund Purpose From Funds Expenditure

$4,000 Fire Department EMS Training Program Fees Fire Chief $8,000

Youth and To Provide Youth Activities Family such as Hot Summer Nights and Youth Services Babysitter training Program Fees Commission $15,000

To address hazardous materials spills and provide the Local Fire Department the means to Local Emergency bill insurance companies and Insurance and Emergency Planning refurbish supplies used in other Proceeds Planning Committee HazMat spills for Services Committee $100,000

$15,000 Council on To Provide Programs for Council on Aging Seniors Program Fees Aging $30,000

59 $400,000 To Provide Recreation Recreation Recreation Programs Program Fees Commission $500,000

Economic Development Small Economic $25,000 Business To Provide grant assistance for Development Grant small businesses Billboard Fees Committee $40,000

Article Information – Several years ago State Law began requiring Revolving Funds to be included in the Town’s By- Laws. Several of the above revolving funds are coming close to their annual expenditure limits. From time to time, Town Meeting may vote to increase the spending caps on several of these funds. This article has no impact on taxes and all revenue is derived from user fees. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. Motion: Shelby Marshall, BOS I move the article as printed in the warrant

VOTE: on Ms. Marshall’s motion Yes: Unanimous (all rooms), Motion Carries

Article 24: Acceptance of MGL Ch. 59, Section 5K - Senior Tax Work Off Amendment (Board of Assessors) To see if the Town will vote to amend the real property tax exemption allowed pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5K, as previously accepted by the Town, for a program allowing persons over the age of 60 to volunteer to provide services to the Town in exchange for which the Town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of such persons, by allowing the maximum reduction of the real property tax bill to be based on 125 volunteer service hours in a given tax year, rather than $1,500, or take any other action thereon. Article Information - This statute allows Towns to provide a Senior Tax Work Off program that can either be based on a maximum benefit of $1,500 or 125 hours per year. The Town had previously adopted the $1,500 maximum as the law allowed in Fiscal 2017. With minimum wage increasing, the Town has a choice to remain with the maximum benefit and reduce the number of hours worked as the minimum wage increases OR adopt a maximum of 125 hours which would increase the benefit as minimum wage increases. The minimum wage will increase to $15.00 on January 1, 2023 which would make the maximum benefit $1,875. The Town pays for this program out of the overlay account. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote. Motion; Mark Silverberg, Board of Assessors, I move the article as printed in the warrant. VOTE: on Mr. Silverberg’s motion Yes=almost unanimous, motion carries

Article 25: Acceptance of MGL Ch. 59, Section 5N - Veterans Tax Work Off Amendment (Board of Assessors) To see if the Town will vote to amend the real property tax exemption allowed pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5N as previously accepted by the Town, for a program allowing veterans to provide services to the Town in exchange for which the Town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of such persons, by allowing the maximum reduction of the real property tax bill to be based on 125 volunteer service hours in a given tax year, rather than $1,500, or take any other action thereon. Article Information - This statute allows Towns to amend the Veterans Tax Work Off program that can either be based on a maximum benefit of $1500 or 125 hours per year. This is similar to the article above, but instead of applying to seniors, it applies to veterans. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

60 Motion; Mark Silverberg, Board of Assessors; I move the article as printed in the warrant. VOTE: on motion by Mr. Silverberg Yes=Unanimous in favor, motion carries

Article 26: Amend Zoning Bylaw: Section 2300 USE REGULATION SCHEDULE (Planning Board) To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning Bylaws by amending Section 2300 USE REGULATION SCHEDULE by deleting the entire Section 2300 and replacing it with the following corrected new Section 2300, or take any other action thereon:

2300. Use Regulation Schedule AE Added 3/12/1996, Article 66; DPOD added 3/13/2004, Article 38; IC Added 10/18/2004, Article 10; G2 Added 5/14/2005, Article 41; ID Added 5/15/2010, Article 30; MUD Added 5/15/2010, Article 32; Amended 10/21/2013, Article 26

AA All RESIDENTIAL USES (1,8) C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

AA All OPEN USES C R AB BA G2 BB IA IB IC ID M M-1 AE Others DPOD MUD

Religious, sectarian, denominational or public educational uses, religious purposes: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Other educational uses: (3) SN N Y Y SNSSSYY Y N SPSP

61 Article Information: The purpose of this Article is to provide clarification regarding Multiple Uses in various Zoning Districts where they are currently allowed. There are no changes to existing uses and no new use categories are created. Also, this Article addresses Research Laboratory Uses in Zoning Districts where they were not previously regulated. The motion for this article requires a 2/3 majority vote. Motion; Tim Paris, Planning Board, I move the article as printed in the warrant. Jim Robbins, Planner, spoke to the article. VOTE: on Motion by Mr. Paris Yes=Majority, 2/3 majority achieved No= 1 or 2 in opposition Motion carries

Article 27: Citizen’s Petition To see if the Town will vote to Purpose: Any elected positions for the town that has no compensation or benefit what so ever, should be considered as a voluntary position. The hours donated to the position should be treated as credit toward community service. If voted in, the community service should be retroactive to January 1st, 2019.

The community service should be credited toward the tax abatement as currently specified by the tax collector’s office.

Benefit: The town has problems completely populating committees and other voluntary positions. This would be an incentive to help fill these positions. Reason: Any elected position that provides no compensation, no benefits or political power must be considered a voluntary position. The definition of a “voluntary” position is a position that yields no compensation in any form. Or take any other action thereon. Motion, Paul George, Assabet School Comm; I move that the matter discussed in this article be referred to the Town's Senior / Disabled Taxation Relief Committee.

Mr. George spoke to the article.

VOTE: to Motion by Mr. George Yes = Majority vote. Motion carries. No=2

The meeting ended. Mr. Arnold asked for a motion from Mr. Johnson

Motion, Ian Johnson; I move that we dissolve the 2020 Annual Town Meeting VOTE: To Mr. Johnson’s motion Yes = Unanimous, motion carries; 4:08pm - John Arnold, “I hearby declare the Annual Town Meeting dissolved.”

Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel Town Clerk

62 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH

WARRANT FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 2020- STATE PRIMARY Worcester SS. To the Constables of the Town of Westborough, Massachusetts

GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries, to vote at: Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Located at Westborough High School, 90 West Main Street on TUESDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose:

To cast their votes in the State Primaries for the candidates of political parties for the following offices:

SENATOR IN CONGRESS...... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS...... 2nd DISTRICT COUNCILLOR...... 3rd DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ...... Middlesex & Worcester DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT...... 4th Middlesex DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT...... 8th Middlesex DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT...... 11th Worcester DISTRICT REGISTER OF PROBATE...... WORCESTER COUNTY

Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting.

Given under our hands this 20th day of August, 2020. s/Shelby Marshall, Chairman s/Allen Edinberg s/Ian Johnson Board of Selectmen, Westborough, Massachusetts

The Constable’s Return of Service: I have this day served the warrant for the 1st day of September, 2020, State Primary Election by posting copies of the same at the following places: The Town Hall, The Town Website, The Library and the Sr Center in said Westborough on the 21st day of August, 2020.

s/Officer J. Cibotti, Constable August 21, 2020

Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel, Town Clerk

63 STATE PRIMARY - SEPT 1, 2020 FINAL RESULTS

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE Prec 1 Prec 2 Prec 3 Prec 4 Prec 5 TOTAL

SENATOR IN CONGRESS MARKEY 338 334 486 657 542 2357 KENNEDY 231 221 315 407 338 1512 Write-In's 1 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 4 0 2 0 3 9 TOTAL 3879

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS MCGOVERN 526 511 724 977 805 3543 Write-Ins 1 0 3 1 6 11 Blanks 46 44 76 81 78 325 TOTAL 3879

COUNCILLOR PETITTO DEVANEY 463 469 659 887 713 3191 Write-Ins 1 86 1 2 0 90 Blanks 109 0 143 176 170 598 TOTAL 3879

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ELDRIDGE 497 493 693 946 762 3391 Write-Ins 1 1 4 7 0 13 Blanks 75 61 106 112 121 475 TOTAL 3879

REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT GREGOIRE 226 310 536 CAHILL 274 426 700 DYKEMA 496 555 Write-Ins 0 0 0 5 0 5 Blanks 73 59 67 1060 883 2083 TOTAL 3879

REGISTER OF PROBATE DOLAN 264 235 357 409 351 1616 WENNERBERG 204 239 324 476 362 1605 Write-Ins 0 0 1 3 170 174 Blanks 105 81 121 177 0 484 TOTAL 3879

64 REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE Prec 1 Prec 2 Prec 3 Prec 4 Prec 5 TOTAL

SENATOR IN CONGRESS AYYADURAI 41 29 29 78 51 228 O'CONNOR 61 51 89 120 108 429 Write-Ins 000 10 1 Blanks 111 12 6 TOTAL 664

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS LOVVORN 89 71 103 169 141 573 WHIPPS 0 0 0 0 0 0 Write-Ins 100 00 1 Blanks 13 10 15 31 21 90 TOTAL 664

COUNCILLOR Write-Ins 033 10 7 Blanks 103 78 115 199 162 657 TOTAL 664

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Write-Ins 023 10 6 Blanks 103 79 115 199 162 658 TOTAL 664

REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT KANE 181 141 322 Write-Ins 00017017 Blanks 2 21 23 TOTAL 362

GREEN RAINBOW CANDIDATE Prec 1 Prec 2 Prec 3 Prec 4 Prec 5 TOTAL SENATOR IN CONGRESS/write-in 111 317 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS/w-in 111 317 COUNCILLOR/write-in 111 317 SENATOR IN GEN COURT/write-in 111 317 REP IN GENERAL COURT/write-in 111 317 REGISTER OF PROBATE/write-in 1 1 1 3 1 7

65 LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE Prec 1 Prec 2 Prec 3 Prec 4 Prec 5 TOTAL

SENATOR IN CONGRESS/write-in 324 4114 REP IN CONGRESS/write-in 324 4114 COUNCILLOR/write-in 324 4114 SENATOR IN GEN COURT/write-in 320 4114 REP IN GEN COURT/write-in 324 4114 REGISTER OF PROBATE/ write-in 324 4114

66 Worcester, ss I have this day served the within Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at the Town Library Bulletin Board and Town Hall Bulletin Board in said Westborough and by mailing a copy thereof to the residence of the Town Moderator all on September 10, 2020. s/Officer Johnson, Constable of Westborough

Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel, Town Clerk Checkers present for Check-In: Susan Bush, Suzanne Arpante

Special Town Meeting Warrant September 29, 2020 Minutes with Motions & Vote Narrative:

All in attendance stood as Mr. Arnold led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.

At 7:19pm on September 29, 2020, Moderator, John Arnold called the Special Town Meeting pursuant to a Warrant by the Board of Selectmen. He thanked all for being at the meeting and he would begin once everyone was seated. Mr. Arnold introduced himself as Moderator and Wendy Mickel as Town Clerk, noting both are needed for a Town Meeting. He noted we have a quorum and a warrant.

Mr. Arnold stated, “There are four requirements we need to hold a Town Meeting; a Moderator, a Town Clerk, a Quorum and a posted warrant and all four requirements have been met.” He then declared the meeting in session.

Mr. Arnold noted all departments, boards and committees present. He noted that everyone was given 2 sheets of paper with the official report of the Advisory Finance Committee, a committee of 9 citizen voters who make recommendations to the articles. He thanked everyone that set up for the meeting and made it happen in these unusual circumstances.

Mr. Arnold stated that our bylaws require a Deputy moderator be nominated for each meeting. It is the voters who vote. Mr Arnold then nominated Benjamin Gold as a Deputy Moderator. Mr Gold is set up in the Auditorium. A vote was taken.

Vote: Unanimous in the gym and auditorium. Mr Gold was then sworn into office and seated in the Auditorium.

Mr. Arnold noted that he was not aware of any non-voters present or requesting to speak during the meeting. Mr. Gold noted he did not have any non-voters requesting to speak in the auditorium. Mr Arnold stated that Town Meeting serves as Westborough’s Legislative body. There is equal discussion in both rooms. He gave a brief overview of the rules of Town Meeting and sanitizing requirements using the microphones and use of masks to meet the COVID safety guidelines.

Mr. Arnold reminded voters that discussions and deliberations are limited to the topic of the motion and warrant article only. He gave a brief overview of parliamentary procedures, noting that it is one person, one vote counted and that he will go over the “vote to count” when or if necessary. He noted that there is no proxy or remote voting at open town meeting, that all voters must be present to vote. If at any time anyone has a question they can raise their slip and call out “Point of Order. He asked all to turn off or mute cell phones. And, urged everyone during an emergency to follow the guidance of the Police & Fire personnel present.

Mr. Arnold stated there are no procedural questions, he will move to article one of the Special Town Meeting.

Article 1: Land Acquisition – 31-33 Eli Whitney Street (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow the sum of Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,00), and authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow all or a portion of said sum under G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds

67 or notes of the Town therefore, and any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved hereunder in accordance with G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, for the purpose of acquiring the property described herein and costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, by purchase gift, and/or eminent domain, on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town and subject to existing agreements, easements and/or restrictions, a parcel of land located at 31-33 Eli Whitney Street, Westborough, containing 66 acres, more or less identified as Assessor’s Parcel 9-151-0, and being a portion of the premises described in deeds recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Book 20558, Pages 158 and 162, for conservation, passive recreation, parking, and general municipal purposes and for the purpose of granting a conservation restriction on the portion or portions of said property (containing 61 acres, more or less) that are to be devoted to conservation and passive recreation purposes, and, further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents and take all other action necessary or convenient to accomplish the foregoing, including, without limitation, granting said conservation restriction, or take any other action thereon.

Article information – this article seeks to provide authorization for the Board of Selectmen to acquire property located at 31-33 Eli Whitney Street. Approximately 61 acres of the 66-acre property will be acquired for and devoted to conservation and passive recreation purposes permanently; the remaining property, containing approximately 5 acres, will be acquired for general municipal purposes, including trail-head access and parking for the benefit of the conservation property. This article will authorize the Town to appropriate money from existing reserves including Sale of Real Estate, Open Space and Walkup Robinson. The motion for this article requires a 2/3/ majority vote. AFC recommends the Town vote to approve this Article (6-0-0) BOS recommends the Town vote to approve this Article (5-0-0)

Motion: Ian Johnson, 9 Bertis Adams Way, Selectman; I move that the Town vote to (a) authorize the Board of Selectmen acquire, by purchase, gift, and/or eminent domain, on such terms and conditions as the Board deems in the best interest of the Town and subject to existing agreements, easements and/or restrictions, the parcels of land located at 31-33 Eli Whitney Street, Westborough, containing a total of 66 acres, more or less, and being a portion of the premises described in a deed recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds in Book 20558, Pages 158 and 162, for the following purposes: Parcel A, as shown on a plan entitled “‘Plan of Land’ 31-33 Eli Whitney Street Westborough, MA (Worcester County)”, dated September 21, 2020, on file with the Town Clerk, is to be acquired by the Town for conservation and passive recreation purposes and for the purpose of granting a conservation restriction thereon, under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C and subject to the provisions of Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission to grant a conservation restriction pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 184, Sections 31-33 on said parcel; and

Lot 1, as shown on the foregoing plan, is to be acquired by the Town for conservation, passive recreation, parking, and general municipal purposes under the care, custody, and control of the Board Selectmen;

(b ) appropriate the sum of $2,300,000 for the purpose of acquiring said land and costs incidental or related thereto, and, to meet this appropriation, transfer the sum of $800,000 from the Sale of Real Estate Account for Parcel A and Lot 1, and transfer the sums of $750,000 from the Open Space Account and $750,000 from the Walkup Robinson Account for Parcel A;

(c) authorize the Conservation Commission to apply for, accept and expend any funds that may be provided by the Commonwealth or other public or private sources to defray all or a portion of the costs of said acquisition, including, but not limited to, grants and/or reimbursement from the Commonwealth under the Self-Help Act, G.L. Ch. 132A, Section 11 (now, so-called LAND grants); and

(d) authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents and take all other action necessary or convenient to accomplish the foregoing

68 VOTE: Unanimous vote, 2/3 vote achieved, motion carries

Article 2: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Replacement (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free cash the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Three Dollars ($58,983), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing self-contained breathing apparatus equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – The existing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units were purchased in 1998 and are 22 years old and 6 editions out of NFPA compliance. The Fire Department received a grant in 2007 to provide some modifications to existing units. The Department has been spending approximately $10,000 annually to maintain the SCBA units, and the units are showing signs of significant wear and tear. Firefighters depend on well-performing SCBA to provide breathing air in environments that are immediately dangerous to life and safety. The newer units are equipped with technologies that will enable our firefighters to be tracked electronically, provide for higher burn threshold, and allow for enhanced communications. This request was deferred from the June 2020 Annual Town Meeting in anticipation of a grant. A grant in the amount of $260,000 was awarded for this purchase in August. This request is to fund the balance needed to purchase the equipment. The motion for this article requires a simple majority vote.

Motion: Shelby Marshall, 7 Charles St., Chair Board of Selectmen, I move that the Town vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $58,983 from Free Cash for the purpose of the article as printed in the warrant.

VOTE: Unanimous vote, motion carries

Article 3: Water Facilities Contract Operator Term (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to award a contract for an initial term of up to 10 years with an option to extend for two up to five year terms or such other duration as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of operating and maintaining services related to its water treatment facilities, or take any other action thereon.

Article Information – The current contract to operate the Town’s drinking water facilities expires June 30, 2021 and cannot be extended. A new contract must be awarded. The existing contract has been in place for twenty years and comprised a ten year initial term with two five year extensions. Development of a request for proposals (RFP) is ongoing. The contract term is a key component of the RFP. The recommended term for the new contract is the same as the existing contract, ten years, plus option for five, plus option for five. A contract term longer than three years must be approved by a majority town meeting vote. AFC recommends the Town vote to approve this Article (8-0-0) BOS recommends the Town vote to approve this Article (5-0-0)

Motion: Christopher Payant, Windsor Ridge Dr., DPW Director, I move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract for 10 years, with two 5-year extensions, for the purpose of the article as printed in the warrant.

VOTE: Unanimous vote, motion carries

Motion; Shelby Marshall, Chair Board of Selectmen: I move that we dissolve the September 29, 2020 Special Town meeting. VOTE: Unanimous vote, to dissolve the meeting. Mr. Arnold announced the Special Town Meeting was dissolved Attest:

s/Wendy L. Mickel, Town Clerk

70 2020 PRESIDENTIAL/STATE ELECTION – November 3, 2020

Early-Vote-In_Person began on Saturday October 17, 2020 every day through Friday, October 30, 2020. Voting took place from 9am-3pm on Saturday & Sunday; from 8am-5pm on Mon.,Wed.,&Thurs; from 8am-8pm on Tuesdays and on Fridays 8am-Noon. Election Officials present each day were: 10/17/20-Suzanne Arpante, Elaine Halford, Diane Barrette, Doug Wales; 10/18/20- Charlotte Bramley, Carol Wheeler, Jill Williams, Dave Lamothe; 10/19/20 – Beverly Bolyer, Nancy Gage, Jean Katralis, Ken Gagnon; 10/20/20: Lucille Killoh, Rita Zabielski, Anita Wales, Bruce Lobaptin, Pat Najarian, Kathy Wilfert, Jim O’Connor, Kevin Carroll; 10/21/20 – Polly Thayer, Diane Barrette, Peg Yankee, Jim O’Connor; 10/22/20 – Maureen Johnson, Eleanor Wlodarczyk, Deb Banks, Doug Wales; 10/23/20 – Pat Najarian, Judy Kaprelian, Elaine Halford, Dave Lamothe; 10/24/20 – Bev Boyer, Linda O’Neil, Karen Bloom, Bruce Lopatin; 10/25/20-Elaine Halford, Rachel Radin, Carolyn Wheeler, Nancy Gage; 10/26/20- Polly Thayer, Jill Williams, Jean Katralis, Kevin Carroll; 10/27/20-Lucille Killoh, Rita Zabielski, Anita Wales, Bruce Lopatin, Janet Golden, Kathy Wilfert, Judy Kaprelian, Ken Gagnon; 10/28/20-Suzanne Arpante, Eleanor Wlodarczyk, Peggy Yankee, Dave Lamothe; 10/29/20-Annie Wales, Dot Green, Janet Golden, Jim & Marianne O’Connor; 10/20/20-Nancy Gage, Elaine Halford, Karen Bloom, Doug Wales.

The State/Presidential Election was held November 3, 2020 at WHS, 90 West Main St., Westborough, MA. The polls opened at 7:00AM. Election Officials present were as follows:

Precinct 1- Warden: Jim O’Connor; Clerk: Katie Welch; Ballot Box Clerk: Ken Gagnon; Ballot Clerk & Asst Clerk: Caroline Wheeler; Checkers: Peggy Yankee, Judy Kaprelian; Tabulators: Alison Wiswell, Jess Potosnak Precinct 2- Warden: Lucille Killoh; Clerk: Suzanne Arpante; Ballot Box Clerk: Kevin Caroll; Ballot Clerk & Assistant Clerk: Deb Banks; Checkers: Karen Bloom, Mary Payant; Tabulators: Susan Pickering, Mary Christensen Precinct 3-Warden: Maureen Johnson: Clerk: Jill Williams; Ballot Box Clerk: Bruce Lopatin; Ballot Clerk & Asst Clerk: Janet Golden; Checkers: Jean Katralis, Rita Zabielski; tabulators: Becky Nanoff, Nancy Kellogg Precinct 4-Warden: Beverly Boyer; Clerk: Marianne O’Connor; Ballot Box Clerk: Doug Wales; Ballot Clerk & Asst Clerk: Linda O’Neil; Checkers: Elaine Halford, Rachel Radin; Tabulators: Kathy Lawrence, Karen Nickley-Garrity Precinct 5- Warden: Dave Lamothe; Clerk: Polly Thayer; Ballot Box Clerk: Paul Baptiste; Ballot Clerk and Asst Clerk: Diane Barrette; Checkers: Annie Wales, Dorothy Green; Tabulators: Lisa Boyer, Stephanie Kelly

Vote-by-Mail ballots were cast at a Central Tabulating Facility; Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main Street, Westborough. The casting of ballots began at 8:00 am under the direction Chief Clerk: Kathy Wilfert, Chief Ballot Clerk (am) June Hudnall and Chief Ballot Clerk (pm) Erica Pezzoni. Checker/Readers present were: Kim Levesque and Anna Levesque, Charlotte Bramley, Meg Murpy, Chris Allen, Samantha Brady, and Maura Shunney. Vote-by- mail ballots were cast by National Honor Society Students: Taveena Konakanchi, Kaavya Pandey, Tori Pringle, Ella Sklar, Rachana Madhav, and Sofia Bruno. Tabulators present at 8:00pm were: Precinct 1 – Cathy Cavaliere and Mary Levesque; Precinct 2 – Audrey Cavanaugh and Meg Murphy; Precinct 3 – Kim Levesque and Chris O’Keefe; Precinct 4 – Sue Morin and Joe Considine; Precinct 5 – Samantha Brady and Jessie Reed. All Ballots in each precinct were reviewed for write-in names and extraneous markings. All Hand-Count ballots (ballots the scanner could not read) were given to tabulators of each precinct for total ballot counts and then added to the tally tape totals given to the Town Clerk.

At the close of polls, the Chief Ballot Box Clerk, Erica Pezzoni administered all printing of tally tapes and the tabulating process. Chief Clerk, Kathy Wilfert gave guidance and delivered all ballots to the Tabulators in each precinct for review of write-in names and processing of all Hand-Count ballots.

The close of polls was 8:00 pm. Tallying was complete by 10:00pm

71 TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH: OFFICIAL RESULTS STATE ELECTION Tuesday, November 3, 2020

President & Vice President PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL Biden & Harris Democratic 1,142 1,211 1,472 1,946 1,798 7,569 Hawkins & Walker Green-Rainbow 7 5 19 13 11 55 Jorgensen & Cohen Libertarian 22 34 26 40 38 160 Trump & Pence Republican 388 419 549 726 694 2,776

Misc Write-Ins 5 8 17 15 31 76 Blanks 10 11 12 15 14 62 Total 1,574 1,688 2,095 2,755 2,586 10,698

Senator in Congress PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL Edward J. Markey Democratic 1,113 1,155 1,428 1,860 1,719 7,275 Kevin J. O'Connor Republican 424 489 613 836 806 3,168

Misc Write-Ins 3 11 19 13 13 59 Blanks 34 33 35 46 48 196 Total 1,574 1,688 2,095 2,755 2,586 10,698

Representative in Congress Second District PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL James P. McGovern Democratic 1,131 1,179 1,468 1,896 1,745 7419 Tracy Lyn Lovvorn Republican 389 463 577 788 772 2989

Misc Write-Ins 0 0 3 2 1 6 Blanks 54 46 47 69 68 284 Total 1574 1688 2095 2755 2586 10698

Councillor Third District PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney Democratic 1,214 1,310 1,635 2,099 1,950 8208

Misc Write-Ins 1 19 37 23 20 100 Blanks 359 359 423 633 616 2390 Total 1574 1688 2095 2755 2586 10698

Middlesex & Worcester Senator in General Court District PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL James B. Eldridge Democratic 1,234 1,311 1,649 2,135 1,981 8,310

Misc Write-Ins 3 17 35 28 29 112 Blanks 337 360 411 592 576 2,276 Total 1,574 1,688 2,095 2,755 2,586 10,698

Representative in General Court Fourth Middlesex District PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL Danielle W. Gregoire Democratic 967 1,184 2,151 Syed H. Hashmi Independent 458 732 1,190

Misc Write-Ins 1 8 9 Blanks 148 171 319 Total 1,574 2,095 3,669

Representative in General Court Eight Middlesex District PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL Carolyn C. Dykema Democratic 1,320 1,320

Misc Write-Ins 15 15 Blanks 353 353

72 Total 1,688 1,688

Eleventh Worcester Representative in General Court District PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL Hannah E. Kane Republican 1,955 1,816 3,771

Misc Write-Ins 46 21 67 Blanks 754 749 1,503 Total 2,755 2,586 5,341

Register of Probate Worcester County PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL Stephanie K. Fattman Republican 591 670 856 1,244 1,176 4537 John B. Dolan, III Democratic 805 843 1,049 1,271 1,164 5132

Misc Write-Ins 1 1 2 1 1 6 Blanks 177 174 188 239 245 1023 Total 1574 1688 2095 2755 2586 10698

Question 1 : Vehicle repair data PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL

Yes 1,101 1,158 1,569 1,967 1,852 7647 No 393 461 464 699 657 2674 Blank 80 69 62 89 77 377 Total 1574 1688 2095 2755 2586 10698

Question 2: Ranked-choice voting PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 PCT 5 TOTAL

Yes 699 789 1,000 1,301 1,163 4952 No 774 830 1,011 1,336 1,329 5280 Blank 101 69 84 118 94 466 Total 1574 1688 2095 2755 2586 10698

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT November 7, 2021

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT

TO ANY CONSTABLE IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH, IN THE COUNTY OF

WORCESTER, GREETINGS:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Westborough, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to act on the following Articles on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. in the Westborough High School located at 90 West Main Street, Westborough.

ARTICLE 1: Prior Years Bills (Board of Health)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of One Thousand Eighty Dollars ($1,080) for the purpose of paying an outstanding balance in the Board of Health Department in FY 2020, or take any other action thereon.

73 ARTICLE 2: Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budgets Adjustments (Board of Selectmen) To see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds for the support of the several offices, departments, boards and commissions of the Town of Westborough for Fiscal Year 2021 beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, or take any other action thereon.

ARTICLE 3: FY2021 Country Club Operating Committee Budget Adjustment (Country Club Operating Committee)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine Dollars ($90,709) from Country Club Retained Earnings to the FY2021 Country Club Operating Committee Budget, or take any other action thereon:

ARTICLE 4: Rescind Borrowing (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to rescind prior years’ unused borrowing authorization for the following projects:

Amount to Town Meeting Date Article & T M Project Rescind

10/22/2007 11 of the 2007 STM Plan/Design 50 Milk St $100,000

5/16/2009 21B of the 2009 ATM Sewer Treatment Plant Upgrade $932,695

5/15/2010 11D of the 2010 ATM Sewer Weld/Folly $22,214

5/15/2010 10F of the 2010 ATM Water Weld/Folly $56,000

3/14/2015 10 of the 2015 ATM Gibbons School $11,147,994

3/14/2015 19 of the 2015 ATM Water Treatment Plant Otis St Well Site $369,459

3/17/2018 14 of the 2018 ATM VFP Land Purchase (Mill Road) $450,000

3/17/2018 18 of the 2018 ATM Regal Cinema $6,000,000

or take any other action thereon

Selectmen; I move the Town vote to approve the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority

ARTICLE 5: Appropriation of Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund (DPW)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Receipts Reserve Account the sum of Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty Two and 70/100 Dollars ($9,122.70), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of road maintenance, or take any other action thereon.

ARTICLE 6: Capital Improvement Plan (Town Manager/Capital Expenditure Planning Committee)

To see what action the Town may take on the following items, A through J, which may be voted as a block, or singly, or in any combination, but however voted, will be treated for accounting purposes as if each item were voted as a separate Article:

CC. Utility Truck Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a utility truck and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

DD. Infrastructure Data Collection (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing, installing and supporting an infrastructure data collection system and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

EE. 10-Wheel Sander Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a 10-Wheel Sander and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

FF. Backhoe Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a backhoe and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. 74 GG. Generator Replacement at Sewer Pump Station (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a generator, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

HH. Sewer Grinder (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing and installing sewer grinders, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

II. F350 Utility Truck with Plow (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) and transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing a 1-ton truck with plow and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

JJ. Command Vehicle Replacement (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Nine Thousand Dollars ($79,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a command vehicle and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

KK. Purchase of Three Cruisers (Police Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($155,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing three vehicles and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

LL. Parking Lot and Curbing Repairs and Maintenance (School Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding parking lot and curbing repairs and maintenance, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

ARTICLE 7: Greens Mower (Country Club Operating Committee)

To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Six Thousand Dollars ($46,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a greens mower, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

ARTICLE 9: Town Water System Improvements (DPW)

To see if the Town will vote to borrow the sum of One Million Nine Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($1,980,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for the design, construction, installation, upgrading, and/or replacement of water mains and all associated work for various roads, and costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, 8 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, and any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen and appropriate Town officers to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments and to take all related actions necessary or appropriate to effect the foregoing, or take any other action thereon.

ARTICLE 10 – Affordable Housing Trust

To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 55C, and to establish a trust to be known as the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the purpose of which shall be to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the Town of Westborough for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households, to support efforts to improve housing affordability for the Town of Westborough in general, and to fund community housing, as defined in General Laws Chapter 44B, and, in implementation thereof, to vote to amend the General Bylaws by adding a new Article 17 – Westborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund, or take any other action thereon.

ARTICLE 17 – AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Pursuant to the authority of General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C, there is hereby created a local municipal affordable housing trust fund to be known as the "Westborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund" (the “Trust").

SECTION 1 PURPOSE

75 The purpose of the Trust shall be to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Westborough for the benefit of low- and moderate- income households, to support efforts to improve housing affordability for Westborough in general, and to fund community housing as defined in General Laws, Chapter 44B. The Trust shall be governed by a Board of Trustees in accordance with General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C, as revised from time to time, and the authority granted by Town Meeting.

SECTION 2 APPOINTMENT AND TENURE OF TRUSTEES

(A) There shall be a Board of Trustees (the “Board”) consisting of no fewer than five (5) and no more than seven (7) Trustees appointed by the Board of Selectmen. One of the Trustees shall be a member of the Board of Selectmen, who shall serve as the representative of the Board of Selectmen.

The Trustees shall be appointed for a term not to exceed two (2) years, such term to end on June 30 of the expiration year, except that at least two of the initial Trustees shall serve for one (1) year, to provide for staggered terms, and Trustees may be re-appointed at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen for succeeding terms, with no limits on the number of terms that a Trustee can serve. In the event of a vacancy in the position of Trustee, the appointment shall be made in accordance with the provisions hereof.

Trustee appointments must comply with Article 13 of Westborough Town By-laws. Any Trustee who ceases to comply with said Article 13 shall promptly provide a written notification of the change to the Town Clerk.

Any Trustee may resign by written instrument signed and acknowledged by such Trustee and duly filed with the Town Clerk. If a Trustee shall die, resign, or for any other reason cease to be a Trustee hereunder before his/her term of office expires, any successor Trustee shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to fill such vacancy, provided that in each case, the said appointment and acceptance in writing by the Trustee so appointed is filed with the Town Clerk. No such appointment shall be required so long as there are at least five (5) Trustees in office. Upon the appointment of any succeeding Trustee and the filing of such appointment, the title to the Trust estate shall thereupon and without the necessity of any conveyance be vested in such succeeding Trustee jointly with the remaining Trustees. If any Trustee is absent from five (5) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Trust, except in the case of illness, the Chair may notify the Board of Selectmen, who may terminate said Trustee of the Trust position.

SECTION 3 MEETINGS OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trust shall meet at least quarterly at such time and such place as the Board shall determine. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or by a quorum of the Board of Trustees. Notice of any meeting of the Trust shall be filed with the Town Clerk and posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 39, Sections 18-25.

A quorum of the Board of Trustees shall be the majority of the number of Trustees then serving under this Trust.

The Chair may establish sub-committees and/or ad hoc task related committees to carry out the purposes of the Trust. Chairpersons of the sub-committees may be selected by the members of the sub-committees.

SECTION 4 ACTS OF THE TRUSTEES

Provided that a quorum of the Board is present, a majority of Trustees present and voting may exercise any or all of the powers of the Trustees hereunder and may execute on behalf of the Board any and all instruments with the same effect as though executed by all the Trustees. No Trustee shall be required to give bond. No license of court shall be required to confirm the validity of any transaction entered into by the Board with respect to the Trust estate.

SECTION 5 POWERS OF THE TRUSTEES

(A) The powers of the Board of Trustees shall include the following powers, which shall be carried out in accordance with and in furtherance of the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C as outlined below:

(1) to accept and receive real property, personal property or money, by gift, grant, contributions, devise, or transfer from any person, firm, corporation or other public or private entity or organization or tendered to the Trust in connection with provisions of any by-law or any general or special laws or any other source, including money from General Laws Chapter 44B, the Community Preservation Act (“Chapter 44B), provided, however, that any such money received from Chapter 44B shall be used exclusively for community housing and shall remain subject to all the rules, regulations and limitations of that chapter when expended by the trust, and such funds shall be accounted for separately by the Trust; and provided further, that at the end of each fiscal year, the Trust shall ensure that all expenditures of funds received from said Chapter 44B are reported to the Community Preservation Committee for inclusion in the community preservation initiatives report, form CP-3, to the Department of revenue;

(2) to sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any personal, mixed, or real property at public auction or by private contract for such consideration and on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such undertaking relative to Trust property as the Board deems advisable notwithstanding the length of any such lease or contract;

(3) to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds, assignments, transfers, pledges, leases, covenants, contracts, promissory notes, releases and other instruments sealed or unsealed, necessary, proper or incident to any transaction in which the Board engages for the accomplishment of the purposes of the Trust;

76 (4) to borrow money on such terms and conditions and from such sources as the Board deem advisable, to mortgage and pledge Trust assets as collateral, to the extent of the Trust's assets;

(5) to construct, manage or improve real property; and to abandon any property which the Board determines not to be worth retaining;

(6) to purchase and retain real or personal property, including without restriction investments that yield a high rate of income or no income;

(7) to hold all or part of the Trust property uninvested for such purposes and for such time as the Board may deem appropriate;

(8) to become the lottery and monitoring agent for affordable housing and accept compensation for those services into the Fund;

(9) to monitor the expiring use of any affordable housing in Westborough;

(10) to compensate Town employees for services provided as authorized by the Town Manager and in accordance with applicable laws, including, but not limited to, dedicated staff to Trustees, engineering support for project specific activities, and other Town services, as requested by the Board to the Town Manager;

(11) to employ advisors and agents, including but not limited to accountants, appraisers and lawyers as the Board deems necessary;

(12) to pay reasonable compensation and expenses to all advisors and agents and to apportion such compensation between income and principal as the Board deems advisable;

(13) to participate or join or form a partnership, corporation or any other legally organized entity to accomplish the purposes of this Trust and to participate in any reorganization, recapitalization, merger or similar transactions; and to give proxies or powers of attorney with or without power of substitution to vote any securities or certificates of interest; and to consent to any contract, lease, mortgage, purchase or sale of property, by or between any corporation, and any other corporation, person or entity;

(14) to apportion receipts and charges between income and principal as the Board deems advisable, to amortize premiums and establish sinking funds for such purpose, and to create reserves for depreciation depletion or otherwise;

(15) to deposit any security with any protective reorganization committee, and to delegate to such committee such powers and authority with relation thereto as the Board may deem proper and to pay, out of Trust property, such portion of expenses and compensation of such committee as the Trustees may deem necessary and appropriate;

(16) to carry property for accounting purposes other than acquisition date values;

(17) to make distributions or divisions of principal in kind;

(18) to extend the time for payment of any obligation to the Trust,

(19) to establish criteria and/or qualifications for recipients and expenditures in accordance with Trust's stated purposes; and

(20) to compromise, defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or against the Trust, including claims for taxes, and to accept any property, either in total or partial satisfaction of any indebtedness or other obligation, and subject to the provisions of this act, to continue to hold the same for such period of time as the Trustees may deem appropriate.

(B) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Board of Selectmen approval shall be required for any of the following actions:

(1) Any single action that expends or commits 50% or more of the Trust assets, including any action to purchase real or personal property, to borrow money, or to mortgage or pledge Trust assets as collateral;

(2) If the Trust has cumulatively expended or committed 80% of Trust assets, any action, including any action to purchase real or personal property, to borrow money, or to mortgage or pledge, that expends or commits additional Trust assets as collateral; or

(3) Any sale or other disposition or real or personal property in excess of 50% of the Trust's assets.

(C) If authorized under Subsection (B), the Trustees shall have full power and authority, at any time and from time to time and without the necessity of applying to any court for leave to do so, to expend the 100% of the Trust funds, both principal and interest, to the extent that all funds hereunder may be expended, if the Trustees deem such expenditure appropriate. All expenditures shall be made in conformance with the terms of this Trust and General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C.

SECTION 6 TREASURER/COLLECTOR AS CUSTODIAN

77 The Town of Westborough Treasurer/Collector shall be the custodian of the Trust funds and shall maintain separate accounts and records for said funds. Any income or proceeds received from the investment of funds shall be credited to and become part of the Trust.

Expenditures by the Trust shall be processed through the warrant but shall be controlled by the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C. The yearly approved budget, and any approved budget revisions will be recorded by the Town Treasurer/Collector. The Finance Director shall issue checks as directed by the Board.

In accordance with General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C, the books and records of the Trust shall be audited annually by an independent auditor in accordance with accepted accounting practices. The Trust shall be audited as part of the Town audit. Cost associated with the independent audit shall be borne by the Trust. Upon receipt of the audit by the Board, a copy shall be provided forthwith to the Board of Selectmen.

SECTION 7 DURATION OF THE TRUST

The Trust shall continue so long as authorized under the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust may be terminated by a majority vote of Town Meeting, provided that an instrument of termination together with a certified copy of the Town Meeting vote are duly recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds and the Worcester South Registry District of the Land Court. Upon termination of the Trust, subject to the payment of or making provisions for the payment of all obligations and liabilities of the Trust and the Trustees, the net assets of the Trust shall be transferred to the Town and held by the Board of Selectmen for affordable housing purposes. In making any such distribution, the Trustees may, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, sell all or any portion of the Trust property and distribute the net proceeds thereof or they may distribute any of the assets in kind. The powers of the Trustees shall continue until the affairs of the Trust are concluded.

Article Information – This Article will create an Affordable Housing Trust for the Town of Westborough. Last spring, the Board of Selectmen formed an Affordable Housing Trust Working Group to explore the creation of an affordable housing trust. This group recommended the creation of the trust and a draft of proposed trust documents to the Board of Selectmen in October. The motion for this Article requires a simple majority vote.

ARTICLE 12: 50 Eli Whitney Street Utility Easement (School Building Committee)

To see if the Town will vote to grant the Board of Selectmen joint custody of the property located at 50 Eli Whitney Street, identified on Assessors Map 9 as Lot 88, which property is in the care, custody and control of the School Committee for school purposes, for the sole purpose of granting permanent utility and other easements in a portion or portions of said property, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant permanent easements on said property for the foregoing purposes, or take any action relative thereto.

ARTICLE 13: Amend General Bylaws – Community Development Department (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Article 5-1 of the Town Charter, to amend its General Bylaws by adding a new Article 18 – Community Development Department, or take any other action thereon:

Section 1 Community Development Department and Community Development Director There shall be a Community Development Department, to include the functions and departments of the Building, Economic Development, and Conservation, to be headed by and under the supervision of a Community Development Director. The office of Community Development Director shall be filled by appointment of the Town Manager.

The Community Development Director is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Town’s development activities in cooperation with the Town Planner and the Planning Board. The Community Development Director supervises the Building Commissioner, Conservation Director, and Economic Development Coordinator, or other such title as may be given to the heads of these departments, and may also perform the functions of a Building Commissioner, as set forth and pursuant to their respective job descriptions.

ARTICLE 14: Community Development Director Salary (Board of Selectmen)

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of paying the salary for the new Community Development Director position, or take any other action thereon.

Given under our hands the 20th day of October in the year Two Thousand and Twenty. s/Shelby Marshall, Chairman s/Allen Edinberg, Vice Chairman s/Leigh Emery s/Ian Johnson Selectmen of Westborough

I have this day served the within Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at the Town Library Bulletin Board and the Town Hall Bulletin Board in Westborough, The Town website and by mailing a copy thereof to the residence of the Town Moderator, on October 22, 2020. s/Constable of Westborough Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel, Town Clerk

78 Checkers present at Check-In: Susan Bush, Suzanne Arpante, Diane Barrette, Mary Payant

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES with Motions & Vote Saturday, November 7, 2020 Westborough High School Narrative:

At 10:05am, the Moderator, John Arnold called the Special Town Meeting to order by order of a posted Warrant. He thanked everyone for being there and he would begin once everyone was seated. Mr Arnold asked all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. He asked that all in attendance not speak the pledge, but he would recite the Pledge. Mr. Arnold noted that this is the Regular Fall Town Meeting being held November 7, 2020 which is usually scheduled in October but moved ahead to accommodate the numerous 2020 Election Voting dates. Mr Arnold introduced himself as Moderator and Wendy Mickel as the Town Clerk. Mr. Arnold addressed concerns as to why the meeting was being held during the COVID restrictions, especially with the social distancing requirements in place. He noted that by the Governor’s Order, legislative bodies are exempted; Town Meeting is a legislative body, therefore we can meet. Mr. Arnold also noted that because of the COVID restrictions, we are not allowed to have gatherings, parades, etc…and with Veteran’s Day a few days ahead, he asked the voters to take a brief moment to thank all past and present Veterans for their service to our country. Mr. Arnold noted town officials present; the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Town Counsel, Finance Committee, who providde the report with recommendations, the Planning Board, School Committee, and the Department Heads in this room and in the second gym. For Safety, comfort and/or medical reasons, a few people will be in the Auditorium with a Deputy Moderator and an Assistant Town Clerk, and if needed in the other gym for any overflow. He thanked Steve Masciarelli, Mark Stockman, Steve Ashley and the school staff for their help setting up for today’s meeting. Our bylaws require the Moderator to nominate a Deputy Moderator. Mr. Arnold nominated Mr. Benjamin Gold for the Auditorium and Ms. Lisa Blazejewski for the Auditorium if needed. VOTE taken; Unanimous in both the Fisher Gym and the Auditorium. Oath given to Mr.Gold & Ms Blazejewski and accepted by both. Mr Arnold then noted that there is one non-voter present in the gym, who could observe but not vote. Mr. Arnold went over the rules of the meeting noting; that COVID sanitations rules have been met and confirmed by the BOH, TC, and the BOS. Mr Arnold noted there would be no roving microphone, but one placed in a stand on the floor. He asked that everyone, state their name and address if speaking and to please sanitize the microphones after speaking. Anyone needing to leave, must check-out and return your voting slip. You would need to re-check-in if you return. All in attendance were asked to turn off or mute all cell phones and to not talk while in the meeting. Everyone was asked to keep masks on. Mr. Arnold noted, there is no plan for a lunch break, but you may snack at your seat. He noted the bathroom area being around the corner. And, if wanting to vote, please raise your voting slip. He advised all if there is a Fire or emergency, to follow exit signs and emergency personnel. Mr Arnold declared the meeting open.

ARTICLE 1: Prior Years Bills (Board of Health) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of One Thousand Eighty Dollars ($1,080) for the purpose of paying an outstanding balance in the Board of Health Department in FY 2020, or take any other action thereon.

79 MOTION: Allen Edinberg, 8 Nash St, Vice Chair, Board of Selectmen: I move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $1,080 for the purpose stated in the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Nine Tenths Steve Baccari, Board Of Health Director spoke to the article VOTE: Unanimous in favor both gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 2: Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budgets Adjustments (Board of Selectmen) To see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds for the support of the several offices, departments, boards and commissions of the Town of Westborough for Fiscal Year 2021 beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, or take any other action thereon. MOTION: Shelby Marshall, 7 Charles St., Chair, Board of Selectmen: I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the following sums of money: • $56,750 for the purpose of increasing the Fire Department Salary and Wages to fund the Fire Department union contracts, • $59,195 for the purpose increasing the School Department Budget to fund labor contracts, • $36,500 for the purpose of increasing the Economic Development Salary and Wages to fund the Economic Development Coordinator position, • $15,032 for the purpose of increasing the Department of Public Works Salary and Wages to fund a DPW Laborer position; • $37,200 for the purpose of increasing the Police Department Salary and Wages to fund one additional police position; • $30,000 for the purpose of increasing the Legal Services budget; • $8,000 for the purpose of increasing the Town Buildings and Grounds Expenses; and further to transfer the sum of $51,320 from the Water Enterprise Salary and Wages to the Water Enterprise Expense and to transfer the sum of $8,000 from the Elections & Registration Expenses to Election Salary & Wages. Quantum of Vote: Majority Kristi Williams, Town Manager spoke to the article. VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 3: FY2021 Country Club Operating Committee Budget Adjustment (Country Club Operating Committee) To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine Dollars ($90,709) from Country Club Retained Earnings to the FY2021 Country Club Operating Committee Budget, or take any other action thereon: Donald Bouffard, Country Club Operating Committee; Motion: I move that the Town vote to transfer the sum of $64,494 from Country Club Retained Earnings to the FY2021 Country Club Operating Salary and Wages and to transfer the sum of $26,015 from Country Club Retained Earnings to the FY2021 Country Club Operating Expenses for the purpose of restructuring the management of the golf course. Quantum of Vote: Majority VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 4: Rescind Borrowing (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to rescind prior years’ unused borrowing authorization for the following projects:

Town Amount to Article & T M Project Meeting Date Rescind

10/22/2007 11 of the 2007 STM Plan/Design 50 Milk St $100,000

Sewer Treatment Plant 5/16/2009 21B of the 2009 ATM Upgrade $932,695

80 5/15/2010 11D of the 2010 ATM Sewer Weld/Folly $22,214

5/15/2010 10F of the 2010 ATM Water Weld/Folly $56,000

3/14/2015 10 of the 2015 ATM Gibbons School $11,147,994

Water Treatment Plant Otis St 3/14/2015 19 of the 2015 ATM Well Site $369,459

3/17/2018 14 of the 2018 ATM VFP Land Purchase (Mill Road) $450,000 3/17/2018 18 of the 2018 ATM Regal Cinema $6,000,000 or take any other action thereon MOTION: Ian Johnson, 9 Bertis Adams Way, Board of Selectmen; I move the Town vote to approve the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 5: Appropriation of Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Receipts Reserve Account the sum of Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty Two and 70/100 Dollars ($9,122.70), or such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of road maintenance, or take any other action thereon. MOTION: Chris Payant, 1502 Windsor Ridge Dr., Director of Public Works; I move that the Town vote to transfer from Receipts Reserves account the sum of $9,122.70 for the purposes stated in the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority. VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium. Motion carries ARTICLE 6: Capital Improvement Plan (Town Manager/Capital Expenditure Planning Committee) To see what action the Town may take on the following items, A through J, which may be voted as a block, or singly, or in any combination, but however voted, will be treated for accounting purposes as if each item were voted as a separate Article:

MM. Utility Truck Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a utility truck and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

NN.Infrastructure Data Collection (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing, installing and supporting an infrastructure data collection system and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

OO.10-Wheel Sander Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), or appropriate such other

81 amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a 10-Wheel Sander and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

PP. Backhoe Replacement (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000), transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a backhoe and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. QQ.Generator Replacement at Sewer Pump Station (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a generator, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. RR.Sewer Grinder (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing and installing sewer grinders, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

SS. F350 Utility Truck with Plow (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) and transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing a 1-ton truck with plow and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

TT.Command Vehicle Replacement (Fire Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Nine Thousand Dollars ($79,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a command vehicle and other equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

UU.Purchase of Three Cruisers (Police Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($155,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of purchasing three vehicles and associated equipment, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

VV. Parking Lot and Curbing Repairs and Maintenance (School Department) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of funding parking lot and curbing repairs and maintenance, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon.

82 MOTION: Syed Hashmi, 70 Lyman St., Capital Expenditure Planning Committee; I move that the Town vote to: • transfer and appropriate from Free Cash the sum of $70,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6A as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Free Cash the sum of $10,000, transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $10,000, and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars $10,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6B as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Free Cash the sum of $80,000, transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $80,000, and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of $80,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6C as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Free Cash the sum of $45,000, transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $55,000, and further transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of $55,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6D as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $35,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6E as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $60,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6F as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $40,000 and transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum of $40,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6G as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Free Cash the sum of $79,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6H as printed in the warrant; • transfer from Free Cash the sum of $155,000 for the purposes stated in Article 6I as printed in the warrant; • and further to pass over Article 6J. Quantum of Vote: Majority VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 7: Greens Mower (Country Club Operating Committee) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Six Thousand Dollars ($46,000), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of replacing a greens mower, including all costs incidental and related thereto, or take any other action thereon. MOTION: David Hall, 16 Old Colony Dr., Country Club Operating Committee; I move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Forty Six Thousand Dollars ($46,000) for the purposes stated in the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority VOTE: A majority vote in gym and unanimous in auditorium, motion carries.

ARTICLE 8: Golf Cart Lease Term (Country Club Operating Committee) To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease agreement for a term of up to 5 years, or such other duration as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of leasing golf carts for the municipal golf course, or take any other action thereon. MOTION: Katie Welch, 50 O’Neil Dr., Country Club Operating Committee; I move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease agreement for up to 5 years for the purposes stated in the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority 3 VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both the gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 9: Town Water System Improvements (DPW) To see if the Town will vote to borrow the sum of One Million Nine Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($1,980,000) or such other amount as the Town Meeting may approve, for the design, construction, installation, upgrading, and/or replacement of water mains and all associated work for various roads, and costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, 8 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, and any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen and

83 appropriate Town officers to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments and to take all related actions necessary or appropriate to effect the foregoing, or take any other action thereon. MOTION: Chris Payant, 1502 Windsor Ridge Dr., Director of Public Works; I move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $1,980,000 for the design, construction, installation, upgrading, and/or replacement of water mains and all associated work for various roads, and costs incidental or related thereto; and to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow said sum under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 8 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; and further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen and appropriate Town officers to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments and to take all related actions necessary or appropriate to effect the foregoing. Quantum of Vote: Two-thirds. Mr. Payant, DPW spoke to the article. VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carried ARTICLE 10 – Affordable Housing Trust To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 55C, and to establish a trust to be known as the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the purpose of which shall be to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the Town of Westborough for the benefit of low- and moderate- income households, to support efforts to improve housing affordability for the Town of Westborough in general, and to fund community housing, as defined in General Laws Chapter 44B, and, in implementation thereof, to vote to amend the General Bylaws by adding a new Article 17 – Westborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund, or take any other action thereon. ARTICLE 17 – AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST Affordable Housing Trust Fund Pursuant to the authority of General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C, there is hereby created a local municipal affordable housing trust fund to be known as the "Westborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund" (the “Trust").

SECTION 1 PURPOSE

The purpose of the Trust shall be to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Westborough for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households, to support efforts to improve housing affordability for Westborough in general, and to fund community housing as defined in General Laws, Chapter 44B. The Trust shall be governed by a Board of Trustees in accordance with General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C, as revised from time to time, and the authority granted by Town Meeting.

SECTION 2 APPOINTMENT AND TENURE OF TRUSTEES

(B) There shall be a Board of Trustees (the “Board”) consisting of no fewer than five (5) and no more than seven (7) Trustees appointed by the Board of Selectmen. One of the Trustees shall be a member of the Board of Selectmen, who shall serve as the representative of the Board of Selectmen.

84 Trustee appointments must comply with Article 13 of Westborough Town By-laws. Any Trustee who ceases to comply with said Article 13 shall promptly provide a written notification of the change to the Town Clerk.

SECTION 3 MEETINGS OF THE TRUSTEES

A quorum of the Board of Trustees shall be the majority of the number of Trustees then serving under this Trust.

SECTION 4 ACTS OF THE TRUSTEES

SECTION 5 POWERS OF THE TRUSTEES

(C) The powers of the Board of Trustees shall include the following powers, which shall be carried out in accordance with and in furtherance of the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C as outlined below:

(21) to accept and receive real property, personal property or money, by gift, grant, contributions, devise, or transfer from any person, firm, corporation or other public or private entity or organization or tendered to the Trust in connection with provisions of any by-law or any general or special laws or any other source, including money from General Laws Chapter 44B, the Community Preservation Act (“Chapter 44B), provided, however, that any such money received from Chapter 44B shall be used exclusively for community housing and shall remain subject to all the rules, regulations and limitations of that chapter when expended by the trust, and such funds shall be accounted for separately by the Trust; and provided further, that at the end of each fiscal year, the Trust shall ensure that all expenditures of funds received from said Chapter 44B are reported to the Community Preservation Committee for inclusion in the community preservation initiatives report, form CP-3, to the Department of revenue;

85 (22) to sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any personal, mixed, or real property at public auction or by private contract for such consideration and on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such undertaking relative to Trust property as the Board deems advisable notwithstanding the length of any such lease or contract;

(23) to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds, assignments, transfers, pledges, leases, covenants, contracts, promissory notes, releases and other instruments sealed or unsealed, necessary, proper or incident to any transaction in which the Board engages for the accomplishment of the purposes of the Trust;

(24) to borrow money on such terms and conditions and from such sources as the Board deem advisable, to mortgage and pledge Trust assets as collateral, to the extent of the Trust's assets;

(25) to construct, manage or improve real property; and to abandon any property which the Board determines not to be worth retaining;

(26) to purchase and retain real or personal property, including without restriction investments that yield a high rate of income or no income;

(27) to hold all or part of the Trust property uninvested for such purposes and for such time as the Board may deem appropriate;

(28) to become the lottery and monitoring agent for affordable housing and accept compensation for those services into the Fund;

(29) to monitor the expiring use of any affordable housing in Westborough;

(30) to compensate Town employees for services provided as authorized by the Town Manager and in accordance with applicable laws, including, but not limited to, dedicated staff to Trustees, engineering support for project specific activities, and other Town services, as requested by the Board to the Town Manager;

(31) to employ advisors and agents, including but not limited to accountants, appraisers and lawyers as the Board deems necessary;

(32) to pay reasonable compensation and expenses to all advisors and agents and to apportion such compensation between income and principal as the Board deems advisable;

(33) to participate or join or form a partnership, corporation or any other legally organized entity to accomplish the purposes of this Trust and to participate in any reorganization, recapitalization, merger or similar transactions; and to give proxies or powers of attorney with or without power of substitution to vote any securities or certificates of interest; and to consent to any contract, lease, mortgage, purchase or sale of property, by or between any corporation, and any other corporation, person or entity;

(34) to apportion receipts and charges between income and principal as the Board deems advisable, to amortize premiums and establish sinking funds for such purpose, and to create reserves for depreciation depletion or otherwise;

(35) to deposit any security with any protective reorganization committee, and to delegate to such committee such powers and authority with relation thereto as the Board may deem proper and to pay, out of Trust property, such portion of expenses and compensation of such committee as the Trustees may deem necessary and appropriate;

(36) to carry property for accounting purposes other than acquisition date values;

86 (37) to make distributions or divisions of principal in kind;

(38) to extend the time for payment of any obligation to the Trust,

(39) to establish criteria and/or qualifications for recipients and expenditures in accordance with Trust's stated purposes; and

(40) to compromise, defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or against the Trust, including claims for taxes, and to accept any property, either in total or partial satisfaction of any indebtedness or other obligation, and subject to the provisions of this act, to continue to hold the same for such period of time as the Trustees may deem appropriate.

(D) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Board of Selectmen approval shall be required for any of the following actions:

(4) Any single action that expends or commits 50% or more of the Trust assets, including any action to purchase real or personal property, to borrow money, or to mortgage or pledge Trust assets as collateral;

(5) If the Trust has cumulatively expended or committed 80% of Trust assets, any action, including any action to purchase real or personal property, to borrow money, or to mortgage or pledge, that expends or commits additional Trust assets as collateral; or

(6) Any sale or other disposition or real or personal property in excess of 50% of the Trust's assets.

(D) If authorized under Subsection (B), the Trustees shall have full power and authority, at any time and from time to time and without the necessity of applying to any court for leave to do so, to expend the 100% of the Trust funds, both principal and interest, to the extent that all funds hereunder may be expended, if the Trustees deem such expenditure appropriate. All expenditures shall be made in conformance with the terms of this Trust and General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C.

SECTION 6 TREASURER/COLLECTOR AS CUSTODIAN

The Town of Westborough Treasurer/Collector shall be the custodian of the Trust funds and shall maintain separate accounts and records for said funds. Any income or proceeds received from the investment of funds shall be credited to and become part of the Trust.

SECTION 7 DURATION OF THE TRUST

87 instrument of termination together with a certified copy of the Town Meeting vote are duly recorded with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds and the Worcester South Registry District of the Land Court. Upon termination of the Trust, subject to the payment of or making provisions for the payment of all obligations and liabilities of the Trust and the Trustees, the net assets of the Trust shall be transferred to the Town and held by the Board of Selectmen for affordable housing purposes. In making any such distribution, the Trustees may, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, sell all or any portion of the Trust property and distribute the net proceeds thereof or they may distribute any of the assets in kind. The powers of the Trustees shall continue until the affairs of the Trust are concluded.

MOTION: Allen Edinberg, 8 Nash St., Board Of Selectmen; I move that the Town vote to approve the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority

VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carries

ARTICLE 11: Funding for Westborough Affordable Housing Trust from Del Webb Chauncy Lake Variance (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of Six Hundred Forty Two Thousand Eight hundred Fifty Seven and 15/100 ($642,857.15), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, to the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust, representing the first payment received by the Town under the Variance granted to Pulte Homes of New England, LLC by the Board of Appeals as filed on January 7, 2020. MOTION: Allen Edinberg, 8 Nash St., Board of Selectmen; I move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $642,857.15 to the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust for the purposes stated in article 10 as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority VOTE: Majority vote in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 12: 50 Eli Whitney Street Utility Easement (School Building Committee) To see if the Town will vote to grant the Board of Selectmen joint custody of the property located at 50 Eli Whitney Street, identified on Assessors Map 9 as Lot 88, which property is in the care, custody and control of the School Committee for school purposes, for the sole purpose of granting permanent utility and other easements in a portion or portions of said property, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant permanent easements on said property for the foregoing purposes, or take any action relative thereto. MOTION: Steve Doret, 23 Mill Rd., School Committee; I move that the Town vote to approve the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Two-thirds VOTE: Unanimous in favor in both gym and auditorium, motion carries ARTICLE 13: Amend General Bylaws – Community Development Department (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Article 5-1 of the Town Charter, to amend its General Bylaws by adding a new Article 18 – Community Development Department, or take any other action thereon:

88 The Community Development Director is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Town’s development activities in cooperation with the Town Planner and the Planning Board. The Community Development Director supervises the Building Commissioner, Conservation Director, and Economic Development Coordinator, or other such title as may be given to the heads of these departments, and may also perform the functions of a Building Commissioner, as set forth and pursuant to their respective job descriptions. MOTION: Shelby Marshall, Chairman BOS; I move that the Town vote to approve the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority

Response to question(s): Town Manager, Kristi Williams

Question & amendment motioned; Peter Dunbeck, 8 Wayside Rd.

Mr. Dunbeck, motioned to make an amendment to the first sentence, in Section 1; “There shall be a Community Development Department, to include the functions and departments of the Building, Economic Development, Sustainability, Climate Change, & Conservation, to be headed by”…. (and continue on the same). x Andrews Koenigsberg, 3 Smith St., comments from Conservation Commission x Kristi Williams, Town Manager, commented on the supervision of departments x Edward Behn, 5 Thomas Rice Dr., recommended a vote on the amendment x Shelby Marshall, 7 Charles St., Chair BOS noted the BOS voted 4-0 in support of Mr. Dunbeck’s amendment x Mark Silverberg, 7 Weld St., Chairman, Planning Board noted that PB voted 2-1 to not support the change. They voted 3-0 in favor of the original motion. x Peter Allen, 8 Edward Dunn Way, question as to why PB is 2-1 to oppose the change. x Mark Silverberg, Chair PB, felt the article is an incremental change and there will be future changes. The PB expresses their sentiment but wants to understand the change in the amendment; would like to have a better understanding of who will be responsible for these functions. x Sean Keogh, Chair FINCOM, 5 Yorkshire Circle, FINCOM voted 7-1 against the change; committee agrees with the sentiment, but it should go thru a process and review of the article. x Shelby Marshall, 7 Charles St., Chair BOS, noted the language creates connectivity to the town and the BOS is unanimously in support of change. x Lester Hensley, 39 Arch St. understands the comments of the BOS, but struggles with what the bylaw confers and agrees with the sentiment of the amendment. He stated this is not the right time or place to do this. There is a broader vision for the department in a staffing study looking at this. He would vote against the amendment, but for the main motion.

VOTE: (to Mr. Dunbeck’s amendment) “There shall be a Community Development Department, to include the functions and departments of the Building, Economic Development, Sustainability, Climate Change, & Conservation,” A hand-count was taken by Mr. Arnold, Moderator & Ms. Mickel, Town Clerk in the Gym. Hand-count taken by Mr. Gold, Deputy Moderator and Ms Ledoux, Asst. Town Clerk in the auditorium. Mr. Arnold noted: the Gym vote was (24) in favor of the amendment and (24) opposed. The Auditorium vote was (4) opposed to the amendment; The total vote was (24) in favor and (28) opposed to the amendment. The Amendment to Mr. Dunbeck’s Motion was defeated. VOTE: Main Motion: Unanimous in favor; motion carries ARTICLE 14: Community Development Director Salary (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500), or appropriate such other amount as Town Meeting may approve, for the purpose of paying the salary for the new Community Development Director position, or take any other action thereon. MOTION: Ian Johnson, BOS Motion: I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,500 for the purpose stated in the article as printed in the warrant. Quantum of Vote: Majority Mr. Johnson spoke to the article. VOTE: Unanimous in favor; motion carries Mr. Johnson, Board of Selectmen, concluded with a Thank You to the Town Clerk and her staff and many volunteers, to have had a safe and effective election, and noted the enormity of election preparations that needed to be done. Mr. Arnold broke with tradition and allowed an applause - 89 Motion: Mr. Johnson, “I move to dissolve the Special Town Meeting.” VOTE: Unanimous in favor, motion carries Mr. Arnold, declared the Meeting dissolved at 11:30am.

Attest: s/Wendy L. Mickel Wendy Mickel, Town Clerk November 12, 2020

90 ADVISORY FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Advisory Finance Committee (AFC) held 34 meetings during Calendar Year 2020 (CY20), with 23 meetings during January – June of 2020 for the conclusion of Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), and 11 meetings during July – December of 2020 for the first half of Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) which runs from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The committee reviewed Warrant Articles and prepared a Report and Recommendations for a Special Town Meeting on January 9, 2020; for the Annual Town Meeting on June 20; for a Special Town Meeting on September 29, 2020:and for the Special Fall Town Meeting on November 7, 2020. The AFC fulfilled its advisory role considering matters relating to the appropriation, borrowing, and expenditure of monies by the Town, its indebtedness, and methods of administration of its various departments. The Committee consulted the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, department heads, committees, commissions, boards, and warrant article proponents. The AFC executed its mandate making recommendations to Town Meeting “as it deems best for the interests of the Town and its citizens” in accordance with Town of Westborough General Bylaws, Article 3, Section 4. In preparing the AFC Report and Recommendations booklet for Annual Town Meeting and two Special Town Meetings, the committee provides relevant information regarding AFC vote counts for each warrant article, messages to voters, and statements by Town Manager, Moderator, Article proponents, Board of Selectmen, and Town Boards and Committees. AFC maintains a Town Meeting Handbook containing information on the process of Town Meeting. The handbook is available at Town Meetings and on the Town’s website at the Advisory Finance Committee and Town Meeting webpages. The AFC’s Reports and Recommendations, meeting agendas and minutes, e-mail addresses, and links to informational resources can be found on its webpage, www.town.westborough.ma.us (“Boards and Commissions”).

91 AFC meeting proceedings are available on-line at WestboroughTV.org, Government Meetings on Demand: Government VOD – Advisory Finance Committee. Agendas are posted with the Town Clerk and made available at the Calendar link on the Town of Westborough webpage and in print prior to meetings. Minutes and agendas are kept on file at the Town Clerk’s office, with subsequent archival at the Advisory Finance Committee page on the town website. The Town of Westborough website provides subscriptions to public notices, meeting agendas, and minutes including the AFC. The AFC encourages citizens to visit the website, attend public Advisory Finance Committee meetings where they can speak during our Open Forum and share their ideas and concerns. During CY 2020 Jody Hensley chaired the committee through the Annual Town Meeting held in June. Sean Keogh was Vice Chair for this period and was appointed AFC Chair in July. Michael Barretti became the Vice Chair at this time. Jim Driscoll and Terry McGoldrick completed their service on the completed their service on the Advisory Finance Committee in June 2020, and we are grateful for their service. Melanie Board and Walter Leslie were appointed by the Town Moderator to fill those seats and the welcomes its newest members. We thank all committee members for their service and commitment to the Town of Westborough. Respectfully submitted, The Westborough Advisory Finance Committee: Sean Keogh—Chair Michael Barretti—Vice Chair Beth Blumberg Melanie Board Andrew Bradley Jody Hensley Paul Huegel Walter Leslie Hank Rauch

92 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST At the Fall Town Meeting on November 7, 2020, Town Meeting voted unanimously to create the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust. The article to provide initial funding for the Trust passed with a single vote against the motion.

At its November 17, 2020 meeting the Board of Selectmen Ɣ Appointed Selectmen Allen Edinberg as the Board of Selectmen appointed Trustee with a term ending June 30, 2021. Ɣ Appointed Hank Rauch as a Trustee with a term ending June 30, 2021. Ɣ Appointed Ed Behn and Lea MacLean as Trustees with a term ending June 30, 2022.

At its December 8, 2020 meeting, the Board of Selectmen appointed Kate Storm as a Trustee for the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust through June 30, 2021.

The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust will hold its first quarterly meeting in January. Initial tasks will be to file the Declaration of Trust, establish necessary budgets and policies, and setup the infrastructure necessary for the Trust to begin its work.

93 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST WORKING GROUP The Affordable Housing Trust Working Group was an ad hoc committee created by the Board of Selectmen to assess the need for, feasibility of, and recommended structure for creating a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for the Town of Westborough, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 55C.

On January 15, 2020, the Board of Selectmen hosted an Affordable Housing Forum. Facilitated by Selectman Allen Edinberg, the forum was the first meeting of all stakeholders related to affordable housing. In addition to the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager’s Office, and Town Department Heads, the following Boards and Committees were represented in the forum.

Ɣ Advisory Finance Committee Ɣ Conservation Commission Ɣ Council on Aging Ɣ Housing Partnership Committee Ɣ Planning Board Ɣ School Committee Ɣ Westborough Housing Authority Ɣ Youth and Family Services

Many members of the community attended in person or viewed the forum via Westborough TV.

Presentations by Selectman Edinberg, the Westborough Housing Authority, and the Housing Partnership Committee provided an overview of affordability, the current state of affordable housing, and trends and issues the town will face over the next decade or more. Linda Strand, Director of the Westborough Housing Authority, and Gary Sanginario, Chair of the Housing Partnership Committee, presented overviews of their roles and responsibilities. Selectmen Edinberg

94 introduced the concept of a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and was joined by Shelly Goehring of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP). Ms Goerhing is a subject matter expert on housing trusts and provided a detailed introduction and answered questions.

The consensus from the forum was that: Ɣ Westborough wants, and needs, to continue efforts to expand affordability, and should pursue appropriate affordable and workforce housing initiatives. Ɣ The Board of Selectmen should create a working group to investigate the applicability of a municipal affordable housing trust and, if feasible, should present a proposal for creating and funding the trust to the Board of Selectmen and as warrant articles at a future town meeting.

On February 11, 2020, the Board of Selectmen voted to establish the Affordable Housing Trust Working Group as a committee with seven members. The charge to the committee was to create a structure for a Westborough Affordable Housing Trust to be presented at the Fall Special Town Meeting and to actively work to educate and engage the community on the issue of housing affordability in support of these efforts.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, work to launch the working group was delayed as the Town focused on response to the public health, community, and financial impacts of the pandemic.

On June 8, 2020, Town Manager Kristi Williams confirmed the appointment the Affordable Housing Trust Working Group: Ɣ Ed Behn Ɣ Steve Doret Ɣ Amy Dwyer Ɣ Jennifer Juliano Ɣ Valeria Moya Ɣ Hank Rauch

Selectmen Allen Edinberg was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to represent the Board on the working group and serve as Chair.

While not appointed to the committee, Lea MacLean and John Gelcich volunteered to assist the working group. They attended meetings and participated in all aspects of the group’s work and mission.

The Affordable Housing Trust Working Group held its first meeting on July 17, 2020. To accelerate its efforts, the divided the work among three teams: Ɣ Operations ż Research municipal affordable housing trusts and propose the structure of the Trust: powers, duties, roles, and responsibilities ż Research and analyze the demographic history and trends as they relate to affordable and workforce housing, and affordability in general Ɣ Governance ż Relationship of the Trust to the Town, specifically the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting ż Balancing oversight with the need for the Trust to be agile and flexible ż Establish guiding principles for the Trust Ɣ Community ż Outreach to the community to educate, engage, and solicit input ż Dispel myths about affordable housing ż Solicit input as to priorities for the Trust, the community’s perception of needs, and the types of projects the Trust should pursue

As part of the community outreach, members of the working group appeared as guests on Frank and Mary, a local access show running on Westborough TV. Members also attended meetings of boards,

96 committees, and local nonprofits to discuss the work of the committee, the need for affordable housing, and the workings of the proposed Trust. These efforts included presentations to the Advisory Finance Committee, Planning Board, Master Plan Advisory Committee and the Housing Subcommittee, Westborough Youth Commission/Youth & Family Services, and the Westborough Civic Club.

As part of the working group’s commitment to transparency and community engagement, all drafts of each deliverable were posted to the group’s page on the Town’s website. Public comments were received on several occasions.

On September 8, 2020, the Trust launched a community outreach website (https://www.courbanize.com/waht), offering information and feedback mechanisms to the community. The web site, running on the coUrbanize platform, was funded by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. From its launch, through Fall Town Meeting on November 7, 2020, the working group posted 12 announcements/updates, shared more than a dozen documents and presentations, and maintained a list of frequently asked questions. More than 800 people visited the site; over 80 comments were received, moderated, and responded to; and more than 65 people subscribed to receive updates.

Based on the research, community input, and discussions, the working group determined that an affordable housing trust was appropriate for Westborough and would both (1) help the town manage its affordable housing inventory; and (2) help the town address issues of affordability.

As part of the process, the working group established guiding principles for the Trust: Ɣ Help Westborough maintain the necessary Subsidized Housing Inventory with respect to MGL Section 40B Ɣ Prioritize housing needs based on data analysis and community input

97 Ɣ Promote efforts that span the full range of affordable and workforce housing needs and programs Ɣ Leverage projects that help the sustainability of the Trust Ɣ Consider and respect the impact of projects on Town services Ɣ Respect and reflect the architecture and styles of housing in our neighborhoods Ɣ Work cooperatively with Town boards, committees, and departments The working group also identified an initial set of priorities for the Trust: Ɣ Increase the number of Affordable Housing units for seniors, aged 62+. Ɣ Repurpose existing buildings where feasible Ɣ Increase availability and access to Workforce Housing Ɣ Preserve existing affordable units

To provide the Town with oversight for Westborough Affordable Housing Trust beyond what is required under Massachusetts General Law, the working group recommended the following be included in the Declaration of Trust and the Town General By-Law: Ɣ Trustees shall provide an annual report to the Board of Selectman including summaries of Trust activities. The report will include revenue, expenditure, asset & liability summaries as of Fiscal year end. Ɣ Trustees have authority to act in accordance with MGL Chapter 44 Section 55 Ɣ Disbursement of Trust funds will require a majority vote by Trustees. Ɣ Any action that commits 50% or more of Trust assets or results in a cumulative commitment of more than 80% of Trust assets shall require a majority vote of concurrence by the Board of Selectmen. Actions that commit Trust Assets include, but are not limited to, purchasing real or personal property, borrowing money, or mortgaging or pledging Trust assets as collateral.

98 Ɣ Any sale or disposition or real or personal property of more than 50% of the Trust's assets requires a majority vote of concurrence by the Board of Selectmen.

The oversight provides a mechanism for fiscal oversight of the Trust without creating impediments to Trust operations or specific projects.

As the Town is the beneficiary of inclusionary zoning and zoning appeal mitigation funds, the Working Group determined that some of these funds could be allocated to the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust. Some of these funds were received by the Town before July 1, 2021 and the availability of the Del Webb Chauncy Lake Stabilization Fund and had moved to the Town’s Free Cash account. As these funds were not intended to serve as reserves, the Town’s finance team suggested using the $642,857.15 from Free Cash to the Trust. The Working Group agreed with this recommendation as a way to provide initial funding for the Trust.

The AHTWG efforts culminated in several deliverables, all of which are available on the Town’s website.

Ɣ Affordable Housing Analysis and Action Plan. The plan details the demographic research and trend analysis establishing the need for active management of affordable housing initiatives in Westborough. The report includes the structure for a Westborough Affordable Housing Trust, along with guiding principles and future actions. Ɣ Draft Declaration of Trust. The draft declaration creates the legal framework for the Trust in compliance with Massachusetts General Law. Ɣ Draft Article to be added to the Town General By-Laws. The draft by-law is necessary to establish the recommended oversight (not already included in Massachusetts General Law) to the structure of the Trust. Doing so also gives Town Meeting the authority to modify the Trust in the future.

99 Ɣ Draft Warrant Articles. These warrant articles and associated motions were drafted to: (1) Establish the Trust and approve the necessary Town General By-Law (Article 1); and (2) Provide initial funding for the Trust from Free Cash in the amount of $642,857.15.

On October 6, 2020, the Affordable Housing Trust Working Group presented the deliverables to the Board of Selectmen, receiving guidance to continue the process and effort. The Board of Selectmen subsequently voted to include the articles on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to support the passage of both articles.

Following presentations and a question/answer session with the Advisory Finance Committee, the Advisory Finance Committee also voted to support the passage of both articles. At the Fall Town Meeting on November 7, 2020, Town Meeting voted unanimously to create the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust. The article to provide initial funding for the Trust passed with a single vote against the motion.

Having completed its charge, the Affordable Housing Trust Working Group voted to disband at its final meeting on November 20, 2020.

The work of the committee, and its success, would not have been possible without the effort of the members of the committee, volunteers, and the public. The working group also recognizes and appreciates the information and assistance received from other boards and committees and from many Town departments and staff members.

100 ANIMAL CONTROL I would like to take a moment to thank the many departments that have assisted Animal Control throughout the year. Thank you to our Town Clerk and Assistant Clerks, Board of Health, Conservation, Information Tech, DPW, Police, Fire, Emergency management, Recreation, Selectmen and Executive and Administrative assistants, the Assessor’s office and town treasurer, the Librarian and Friends of the Library. The Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife, and Department of Animal Health and the too many people to name, from all of these departments and more have helped in countless ways this year, Thank you all. There were a total of 1800 dogs licensed for 2020. The Covid- 19 pandemic caused several significant changes in Animal Control across the nation. A reduction in licensure occurred partly because of confusion among residents while the town hall office building was closed to the public for several months. Further complicating dog licensing was general difficulty in getting the required vaccines for licensure as well as other veterinary procedures. Due to these difficulties it was not feasible to run a full licensure effort including the mass issuing of citations frequently done in April/May. The courts also reduced access and therefore needing to concentrate on more severe infractions, courts postponed most animal related actions for several months. Animal Control remained available, keeping regular business hours and on call 24/7 for emergencies. Tufts University changed some policies due to the pandemic. The Wildlife Clinic will no longer take in orphan animals; those must be brought directly to a rehabilitator. Licensed Rehabilitators can be found on the Mass. Fisheries and Wildlife website. Also, the main hospital will no longer accept wildlife. The Wildlife clinic closes at 5pm so animals found after 5pm must be held overnight until the clinic opens the following day. For the first few months the clinic was not open on weekends so injured wild animals would wait until Monday to be taken to the clinic. The clinic is now open daily until 5pm. Endangered species may be admitted on emergency basis, call the main ER for information The Westborough Woman’s Club annual Rabies Clinic was closed due to the Covid outbreak. Grafton Board of Health also closed its rabies clinic. Many Veterinary practices went to minimal office hours making it difficult for pet owners to get the required rabies vaccines and boosters, or spay/neuter procedures for most of the year.

101 The feral cat trap neuter release programs closed for the pandemic so no TNR was done and the feeding stations for TNR efforts were all closed. The outbreak had a negative effect on the spay/neuter voucher program. The Mass Animal Fund Spay/Neuter voucher program provides a voucher to cover the cost of spay or neuter procedure for pets of low income persons who are receiving some other form of government assistance. Requests for vouchers are made through the Animal Control Department, wait times are normally about 12 weeks however the pandemic caused a tremendous backlog. Requests for spay/neuter vouchers which were received and processed for 5 animals early in the year, were not filled by the fund until December. During the initial stages of the pandemic, there seemed to be a decrease in calls for animals getting injured or killed on the roadways. This was offset by a general increase in calls that seemed to stem from a general lack of knowledge of local wildlife and normal animal behaviors. For example: it is not unusual to see a skunk out on an overcast day. Many callers were informed about normal behavior of the animal they called about and referred to internet resources for more information. Good general resources are: Humane Society of the United States; Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (SPCA) Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (Mass.gov) and a general internet query of the species by name. There was an increase in the number of Coyote and Fox infected with mange during the spring-summer. The wildlife biologist at Fish and Wildlife informed me when such spikes are seen they are sometimes caused by people feeding the wildlife. When the wild animals come in close contact to get to a known feeding area, they may spread disease to other animals accessing the same resource. This is one reason people are advised not to feed wild animals During the year, education/information efforts were reduced, canceled or postponed. I was able to do a presentation to a kindergarten class in January 2020; this was scheduled prior to the outbreak. The coyote project demonstration scheduled for April 1was postponed and the venue changed. The program was presented by ZOOM through the library and also aired live on local cable in November. Patrols of various parks were conducted regularly to remind people of the restraint bylaws. One loose dog citation was issued. A breakdown of calls follows:

102 DOGS: Aggressive: 10 Attacked by wildlife: 2(skunk,/coyote) Barking: 22 Bites: 22 Citations: 4 Coyote attacked dog: 1 Cruelty Allegations: 3 Defecating: 3 In Distress: 3 (1-fell in pool, 1-to Tufts, 1-unfounded)

Fights: 2 Hit by car: 1 Impounded: 7 Loose: 96 Lost/Missing: 37 Nuisance: 7 Remove from Residence: 2 Remove from Vehicle: 4 Dog attacked a fox: 1 Dog attacked a Skunk: 1 Missing dog sightings: 4 Missing dog capture: 1 Dog Rescue: 1 Dog killed cat: 1 (kitten) Dog returned to owner: 35 Dog out in Weather Advisory: 4 Dog in vehicle unattended: 23 Dog Unclaimed: 1(adopted through Baypath Humane Society)

CATS: Abandoned: 2 (not found) Sighting of missing cat: 1 Trapped in Auto engine: 1 (assisted by Police & Fire Department) In a tree: 1(assisted by Fire Department) Bites: 3

103 Dead: 6 Found: 11 Hit by car: 2 Impounded: 1(adopted through Baypath Humane Society) Injured: 2 Missing: 24

Unclaimed: 3 (2 sick at Tufts; 1 impounded at Baypath) Sick: 2 Nuisance cats: 4 Feral Colony: 2 (no action at this time, the Feral Clinics are closed during the Covid-19 pandemic) Remove feeding station 1

OTHER:1

Court appearance: 1 Loose Chicken: 8(separate calls) Found Chicken: 2 Lost flock: 1 Loud Rooster calls: 15 Abandoned rooster 3 (not captured) Nuisance chickens: 1

1 The Town is not responsible for the removal of wild animals from private residences. Animals living in and around a residence are the residence owner’s responsibility. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife maintains a list of Problem Animal Control Agents (PAC) on their website. PAC Agents are licensed by Fisheries and Wildlife to handle the removal of nuisance wildlife. They are mostly private businesses and as such, residents should use due diligence in selecting one to hire at residents own expense. There is information on things homeowners can do to mitigate problems before hiring a professional on the website also: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-fisheries-and-wildlife The Humane Society of the United States website also has information regarding things homeowners can do to mitigate issues with wild animals: https://www.humanesociety.org/search?keys=wildlife+issues

104 Found banded bird: 1(International Racing Pigeon Fanciers Association can look up if there is a band number) Found parakeet: 1 Bird returned to owner: 1 (Racing Pigeon) Missing Lovebirds: 2 (Smith St area) Missing Zebra Finch: 1 (From Hopkinton)

Loose Cow: 4 Found Cow: 4 Missing Cows: 4 Cattle drive back to field: 1 Loose Horse: 7 Drive Horse back to home: 7

Muskrat bite: 1 Missing Falcon: 1 Falcon sightings: 3 Falcon returned to owner: 1

Aggressive Coyote: 2 Bear Sighting: 1 Bobcat sighting: 4 Coyote sighting: 33 (There has been an increase of Mange in Coyote and Fox populations this year. Fisher sighting: 1 Fox sighting: 30 Moose sighting: 1 Opossum sighting: 1 Raccoon sighting: 10 Skunk sighting: 1 Snake sighting: 2 Wolf sighting: 1 (Wolves are not known to live here)

Unknown animal sighting: 1

Injured Bat: 1 (taken to Tufts wildlife, then to a wildlife rehabilitator

105 Injured Bird: 13 Injured Coyote: 2 (1 field euthanized) Injured Canada Goose: 4 Injured Chipmunk: 2 Injured Deer: 4 (1 not found, 1 no action, 2 field euthanized) Injured Duck: 1 Injured Fox: 27 (many with mange) Injured Hawk: 6 Injured Opossum: 3 Injured Rabbit: 8 Injured Raccoon: 13 Injured Skunk: 5 (2 field euthanized) Injured Squirrel: 2 Injured Swan: 2 Injured Turkey: 7 Injured Turtle: 2

Unknown animal in a building: 4 Bat in house: 5 Bat in the attic: 1 Bat in bedroom: 1 Bird in building: 5 Bird in fireplace/chimney: 5 Bird on ground: 8(returned to nest when possible) Bird in netting: 1(transported to Tufts) Canada Goose in fish line: 6 Orphan Deer: 1 Deer in Roadway: 1 Deer trapped in Yard: 1 Ducks in roadway: 7

Ducks in storm drain: 1(transported to wildlife rehabilitator in Carver MA) Ducks in yard/pool: 4 Fox entangled in item: 1 Fox in yard/building: 1 Hawk entangled in net: 2 Hawk in building/porch: 1

106 Mouse in wall: 1 Opossum in building: 1 Rabbit nest disturbed: 1 Rabbit trapped in netting: 2 Raccoon in dumpster: 12 Raccoon in Storm drain: 4 Raccoon in road with babies: 1 Raccoon in Window well: 1 Skunk in Window well: 1 Squirrel in residence: 7 Woodchuck in roadway: 1 Snake in residence: 7 Snake in yard: 7 Turkey in a tree: 1 Turtle in roadway: 4 Turtle in yard: 2

Nuisance Beaver 4 Nuisance Coyote: 2 Nuisance Fox: 3 Nuisance Rabbit: 2 Nuisance Raccoon: 7 Nuisance Skunk: 10 Nuisance Woodchuck: 2 Nuisance Woodpecker: 1 Nuisance Unknown animal: 3

Dead Animal Unknown type: 8 Dead Bat: 4 Dead Beaver: 2 Dead Bird: 3 Dead Coyote: 3 Dead Deer: 23 Dead Fox: 11 Dead Goose: 3 Dead Hawk: 1 Dead Opossum: 5 Dead Owl: 1 Dead Rabbit: 15 Dead Raccoon: 29

107 Dead Skunk: 15 Dead Squirrel: 2 Dead Swan: 1 Dead Turkey: 4 Dead Turtle: 1 Dead Woodchuck: 3

Orphan Baby Mouse: 1

Orphan Ducks: 8( transported to wildlife rehabilitator in Carver MA)

Orphan Raccoons: 2-transported to wildlife rehabilitator in Jefferson, MA

Calls for wasp nests: 22 Identify insect: 2(reported “Murder Hornets”3 1-Bumblebee, 1-Cicada Killer) Cicada Killers: 3

Kennel Inspections: 8

Voucher Requests: 5 Vouchers Received: 2 Freedom of Information Request: 2 General information request: 81 Follow up calls 100+

Email complaints 130(120 from 1 individual) By-laws mailed with letter: 10 Mutual Aid: 4(3 for Shrewsbury, 1 to assist MA State Police) Trapping nights: Total nights: 45

2 The Town does not spray insect nests for residents. I will try to identify honey bees and contact a beekeeper for honey bees but that is all. 3 Murder Hornets have only been located in a small area of Washington State- and they were eradicated when found.

108 Fox: 2 (captured transported to Tufts for treatment- one later returned to site of capture after treatment) Opossum: 9 (landowner transported to Tufts after capture) Red Squirrel: 1 (ran out the door during evening.

BAT CONSERVATION: All Massachusetts Bat Species are now listed on the Massachusetts Endangered Species List. Bats are most often seen at dusk as they hunt mosquitoes and other flying insects. They may emit a high pitched chirping noise that helps them locate insects. The wing structure of bats and birds differs. Birds have feathers projecting back from lightweight, fused arm and hand bones. Bats have flexible, relatively short wings with membranes stretched between elongated fingers. In flight you might see the membrane. Bats found in a bedroom with sleeping persons, or in an area with an incapacitated person or small child may need to be tested for Rabies. Animal Control /Animal Inspector should be contacted immediately to make a determination. Do Not Touch a Bat with bare hands.

Help MassWildlife with bat conservation efforts! To help assess where bat colonies are during the summer, report observations of bat colonies (10 or more bats) to natural. [email protected] or online at bit.ly/batcolonies. Please include the address, location, type of structure where the colony was found, approximately how many bats are in the colony, and how long the bats have been there. Your observations help MassWildlife better understand the bat populations that persist post-WNS, and will be used to guide conservation and management efforts in the future. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Respectfully Submitted: Melinda MacKendrick Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector

109 ANIMAL INSPECTOR REPORT

There were 41 quarantines issued and 44 released in Westborough in 2020. Some were carried over from 2019, or issued by another agency to be released where the animal actually resides in Westborough. 2 quarantines were forwarded to other agencies where the animal resides though the incidents occurred in Westborough. Among the quarantines were 22 reported dog bites and 3 reported cat bites. There were also a few animals that bit or were bitten by wildlife which also requires quarantine.

Rabies tests were conducted on 2 bats, 1fox, 1 dog and 2 skunks. The bats fox and dog were negative. Both skunks were positive for rabies. I suspect at least 2 other skunks were rabid but those were not tested because there was no known exposure to people or pets. In general any apparently sick mammal may have rabies and should be reported through the Police Business line at 508-366-3060.

Animals with rabies may show a variety of signs, including fearfulness, aggression, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, staggering, paralysis and seizures. Aggressive behavior is common, but rabid animals may also be uncharacteristically affectionate or appear stunned. 90. % of rabies cases in the US. are in wild mammals according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Opossum are North Americas only marsupial and as such their body temperature is usually too low for the rabies virus to survive so rabies in opossum is extremely rare. Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system. It's found in mammals. Human cases of the virus are extremely rare in the United States, but if it's not treated before symptoms appear, it is deadly. Rabies has the highest mortality rate of any disease on earth- 99.9% once symptoms begin.

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“Rabies survivor: Milwaukee protocol saves Brazilian teen ...http://outbreaknewstoday.com › rabies- survivor-Milwaukee... Jan 12, 2018 — To date, five human rabies cases have been cured–Two in the US (2004 and 2011), two in Brazil (2008 and the current case) and one in Colombia in 2008. And we can go back to the 1970s to find rabies survivor, Matt Winkler, who survived rabies becoming as the report notes, “the first person on record to survive rabies”.” Worldwide, rabies is estimated to cause over 59,000- human deaths annually in over 150 countries. That’s more than one person every 10 minutes. Due to widespread underreporting and uncertain estimates, it is likely that this number is a gross underestimate of the true burden of disease. 99% of rabies cases are dog-mediated and the burden of disease is disproportionally borne by rural poor populations, with approximately half of cases in children under 15. Cases of human rabies in the United States are rare, with only 1 to 3 cases reported annually. Twenty-five cases of human rabies have been reported in the United States in the past decade (2009-2018) every year, more than 60,000 people come in contact with potentially rabid animals and are treated for the exposure in the United States. Successful treatment is available prior to the onset of symptoms and consists of a series of vaccines, usually in the arm; as well as wound care and possible other medications which your doctor will determine if it is necessary. Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal. If you think you might have been exposed, contact your doctor immediately. Any mammal can catch rabies. Among roughly 5,000 rabid animals detected in the U.S. in 2017, 32% were bats, 28% were raccoons, 21% were skunks, 7% were foxes, 6% were cats and 1% were dogs. The mass vaccination of dogs has drastically reduced cases in

111 domestic animals since dog vaccinations began in the 1930s. Cats were added to the states vaccine requirement lists in the 1990’s which has reduced cases in cats. There were 6 positive rabid cats and no dogs in Massachusetts in 2018; the most recent year the data is available for, according to the Mass.gov website, Rabies surveillance data report.

Annual Animal Census:

Cattle: Dairy: 5 adults, 0 young Beef: 11 adults, 1 young Steer/oxen: 0 adult, 0 young Bull; 1 adult, 0 young Goats: 16 adults, 0 young Sheep: 2 adults, 0 young Swine: 2 adults, feeders 0 breeders Alpacas: 0 adult 0 young Horses: 64 adults, 0 young Donkey/mules 0 adult 0 young Chickens 900 Turkeys 0 Waterfowl 29 Geese 2 Pigeons 0 Rabbits 10 Game birds 0 Ratites 0 (Ostrich, Emu)

There were a total of 81 stable, barn and chicken coop inspections between October 1 and December 31 2020; this is a marked increase over prior years.

112 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ______The Westborough Board of Selectmen established the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in 2012 to: x Improve cycling and pedestrian safety and accessibility in town x Build multi-use (non-motorized) trails

As part of improving active transportation, safety in town the committee interacted with MassDOT on the bridge projects for the Mass Pike and I495 crossing Flanders Road. The Mass Pike Bridge will have sidewalks added on Flanders, and the I495 Bridge will have five-foot wide bike lanes added. The committee worked with Planning and Carruth Capital on the West Park Drive extension. This work will provide an off road bike route from the existing West Park Drive to Flanders Road, and bike lanes on existing roadway. The committee continues to work with the schools to help expand the Safe Routes to School Program in town. This program encourages walking and bicycling to schools. For towns with active participation in the program the state offers grants for street improvements. The committee had scheduled a Walk Audit to help identify improvements for walking to school. We hope to reschedule the audit for 2021. The committee is working with the Conservation Commission to explore a link from Wayside Road to Fales School to provide safe route to school. The committee was active with the town’s Complete Streets effort. We provided input into the policy, and suggested possible projects for grants. The committee is also an active member of the Master Plan Committee working on transportation.

113 The committee working with the Planning and Conservation Departments has continued the BWALT Feasibility Study. At present, the Town’s consultant and Town Staff are working to determine whether the trail’s feasibility with respect to wetlands permitting. We hope to have the study completed in the second quarter of 2021. We believe the town can go for a grant to build the first section starting in 2022. As part of the release of the study, we will be providing information to the public. We are working with Westborough TV on a program showing the route of the trail. We hope to offer socially distanced walks to explore the trail. Finally, we will have public input sessions on the study and the trail. A new committee will replace the Westborough Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (BPAC) beginning in 2021. The new Active Transportation & Safety Committee will take on the duties of BPAC, plus the current Public Safety Committee. Additionally, the committee will be the committee implementing Complete Streets in town. We look forward to this expanded role. As part of the expanded role the following new members are added to the committee:

Fred Lonardo Community Development Director Patrick Purcell Fire Chief Sgt. Cliff Luce Police Sergeant Joe Boccadoro Assistant Town Engineer Jordan McCarron Conservation Director Jim Robbins Town Planner Julie Squires Chairperson Don Burn Ellen Gugel Ed Beauchemin Nancy Siegal Glenn McLeod - retired 2020

114 BOARD OF HEALTH PERSONNEL Chairman Dr. Alan Ehrlich, Dr. Nathan Walsh and Dr. Syed Hashmi currently comprise the Board of Health. This three member board meets monthly or more often, if needed, in order to enforce the State's public health laws.

Health agents performing the duties of the Board of Health on a daily basis are Director of Public Health Steven Baccari, Sanitarian Ray Gauthier, Health Inspector Erin Hightower, and Administrative Assistant Paula Covino. Erin Hightower moved on to a position with another municipality at the end of December.

COVID-19 The majority of resources and time in the office was spent responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The Board of Health was able to effectively respond to the challenges of the pandemic through partnerships with the school nurses and close coordination with the Selectmen and other town departments.

Considerable effort was spent by staff conducting contact tracing and responding to inquiries and complaints. By the end of 2020 Westborough had over 950 cases of COVID-19 (confirmed and presumed) and 59 deaths. The office received over 250 complaints regarding violations of mask mandates and other emergency orders from the Governor.

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION PROGRAM Plans were reviewed and approved for the following food establishments: Starbucks, Burger King, Green Spoon Café, D’Angelos, Cumberland Farms (remodel), Yummi Sushi, Fit Bar, Woodlands Vegetarian, 1900 & 2000 West Park Drive, Thaiminal, Pho & Thai, Swanski’s Bake Shop, and Westborough Nutrition.

234 Food permits were issued in 2020 9 New establishments opened

115 268 Inspections and re-inspections including construction inspections and temporary events were conducted 4 Establishments changed ownership 9 Establishments closed for business 7 Administrative meetings were held 48 Complaints were received and investigated 76 Emergency closures of food establishments – including temporary closure for COVID-19 12 Mobile food truck inspections

WAREHOUSES There are four food/beverage distribution warehouses in Westborough. No inspections were conducted in 2020 because of lack of resources due to the pandemic response.

POOLS There are twenty-seven semi-public and special purpose pools in the Town of Westborough. Nine pools did not open in 2020 because of COVID-19. Twenty-nine inspections were conducted in 2020.

TANNING BOOTHS The Board of Health currently licenses two tanning facilities. Each tanning facility was inspected once in 2020.

STABLES There are fourteen licensed stables in Westborough. Stables are inspected initially upon application for a permit.

RECREATIONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN Four summer recreational camps were licensed and inspected in 2020. Several recreational camps that usually operate in Westborough did not open in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

116 LAKE CHAUNCY The town beach was closed in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions. The Board of Health continued to take weekly water samples for bacteria in accordance with the Minimum Standards for Bathing Beaches through the middle of September. Water samples exceeded the maximum level for E.coli bacteria on three occasions during the summer and the beach was posted accordingly until subsequent tests showed the water was once again within acceptable standards. The lake was treated with Copper Sulfate from July-October to prevent algae blooms (cyanobacteria) this summer. No algae blooms were observed in 2020. A warrant article to pay for a nutrient study of the lake is being planned for the Annual Town Meeting in 2021.

HOUSING Twenty-eight housing inspections were conducted in 2020. Complaints of interior and exterior maintenance problems, water intrusion, pest control, no hot water, and lack of heat were some of the violations noted.

SEPTIC Twenty-nine onsite wastewater inspections were conducted in 2020.

GENERAL NUISANCE COMPLAINTS Sixty-three nuisance complaints were filed with the Board of Health in 2020. Examples of complaints received consisted of odor and noise complaints, trash and illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions in bathrooms and locker rooms in Westborough COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Forty-three cases of reportable communicable diseases (non-covid) were investigated in 2020. Pertussis, Listeriosis, Salmonellosis, and Campylobacteriosis were among those cases investigated.

The Board of Health held a flu vaccination clinic for children 18 and under in November. Eighty vaccinations were administered.

TOBACCO CONTROL Westborough joined the Leominster Tobacco Alliance in 2020. The alliance is funded by the Mass. Tobacco Control Program and has

117 inspectors and staff available to conduct retailer education and enforcement activities.

MOSQUITO CONTROL The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP), in cooperation with the Westborough Board of Health, provides mosquito control services in Westborough. For detailed information about the program and pesticide application please visit their website at www.cmmcp.org or call their office at 508-393-3055. Numerous roadway catch basins were treated in Westborough throughout the summer by licensed DPW employees in 2020.

HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The Board of Health continues to be involved with the Region 2 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PHEPC), as well as the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Residents wishing to volunteer to respond to emergencies in Westborough and throughout Worcester County can contact the Greater Grafton Medical Reserve Corps at (508) 839-5335 x1153 or email Marianne DeVries at [email protected].

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING Westborough currently has six years left on its contract with Wheelabrator Millbury. The annual Household Hazardous Collection Day was cancelled this year because of budget concerns with COVID- 19. A food waste recycling program was started at the transfer station in October. Mercury-containing products such as thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent light bulbs may be taken to the Universal Waste Recycling Shed at E. L. Harvey and Sons. Over 6,000 linear feet of fluorescent bulbs and 850 individual lamps were recycled in 2020. Residents must have a trash disposal or recycling sticker to use the shed.

A Waste Reduction Committee with the goal of developing a strategic plan to reduce waste in Westborough was established this past year.

118 The Health Department received one grant from the Department of Environmental Protection this year. A small scale initiatives grant for $1250 was used to purchase kitchen composting scrap buckets and for recycling education. The mattress recycling grant that was awarded to cover the costs associated with the recycling of mattresses at the transfer station ended prematurely because of COVID concerns. Residents may bring used sharps (hypodermic needles, lancets, etc.) to the Fire Station, 42 Milk Street, for disposal. Sharps must be packaged in a sharps container. Expired prescription medication should be brought to CVS, 74 East Main Street, for disposal. Visit www.town.westborough.ma.us/board-health for more information on recycling and waste disposal.

Respectfully submitted, Dr. Alan Ehrlich, Chairman Dr. Syed Hashmi Dr. Nathan Walsh

119 BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Shelby Marshall, Chair of the Board of Selectman, respectfully submits the annual Board of Selectman report for the calendar year 2020 (CY20). Working with town staff, and other boards and committees, the Board of Selectman (Board) responded to community needs with quality of service and fiscal responsibility as a core deliverable. In addition, it was essential to maintain a heightened and urgent response to the COVID- 19 pandemic. To this end, the Board held fifty-one (51) meetings in CY20, including many joint meetings with the Board of Health. Town Elections were delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ian Johnson was reelected to the Board for a three-year term in June. The Board would like to thank Selectman Johnson for his extended service as Chair of the Board for an additional three (3) months. His leadership and experience during the early months of the pandemic were especially helpful to the Board. In late June, the Board elected Shelby Marshall to serve as Chair and Allen Edinberg to serve as Vice Chair. Everything as we knew it changed in March. On March 10, the Board received an update from the Board of Health, on what was then a little- known virus, COVID-19. This would be the first of many meetings where the impacts of COVID-19 were discussed and votes were taken to protect the public, the Town’s financial position, and to continue the work of the Town. In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, and following the Governor’s orders, public gatherings, including public meetings were moved into a remote Google Meets model. The support and dedication of Westborough TV made this transition easy and an effective way to keep residents informed and engaged. Town buildings were closed to the public. Modified work schedules were implemented by the Town Manager and Department heads to prevent spread and to prepare for the pandemic. All the while, Town services were maintained with very little disruption.

120 The Board acknowledges the extraordinary effort by the Town Manager, Department heads and staff for maintaining levels of service and public safety throughout the pandemic. In late March, the Board voted to participate in a Community Task Force to coordinate services and supports during the pandemic and into recovery. Throughout the year the Board held several joint meetings with the Board of Health and heard from departments and the schools about responding to the ever-changing, far reaching effects of the pandemic. Topics ranged from determining safe ways to have Town Meeting, to supporting alteration of premises for outdoor dining, to discussing ways to have a safe and fun Halloween. In December, the Board voted to execute an agreement allowing the Town to receive COVID-19 vaccines. In addition to matters pertaining to the pandemic, the Board continued its work on behalf of the Town and aligned with the Strategic Plan. The Board set the following nine (9) goals for Calendar Year 2020: x Completed o Establish the Westborough Affordable Housing Trust o Create a Town Manager Performance Review o Review Financial Policies: Capital expenditure planning policy and process Treatment of surplus borrow authorizations o Establish Hoccomonco Pond Reuse Committee o Pursue Exploration of Community Preservation Act by establishing an exploratory committee x In Process o Create Set of Committee Guidelines and Process for Receiving Feedback from Board Appointed Committees o Pursue Changing the name of the Board from Board of Selectmen to Select Board o Accelerate Development of Multi-Use Trail o Strategic Review of Town Assets

121 Additionally, the Board completed the following: x Hosted a joint meeting with the Advisory Finance Committee for the purpose of hearing the FY20 Budget presentations by the Town Manager and Department heads. x Hosted an Affordable Housing Forum, the first ever gathering of all town and community stakeholders involved in housing issues. x Established the Affordable Housing Trust Working Group to assess the feasibility and recommend the structure of a Trust for Westborough. x Filled multiple vacancies on the Westborough Housing Authority board. x Received the recommendations of the Staffing Study and approved an Implementation Plan. x Negotiated and approved the Firefighter Union Contract for FY21-23 and Dispatcher’s Union contract for FY20-22. x Negotiated and voted to approve the purchase of two significant land parcels for open space and passive recreation: o 30 Belknap (31 acres) o 31-33 Eli Whitney Street (66 acres) x Initiated formal reviews of the Fire Chief, Police Chief, and DPW Director as a tool to inform contract negotiations. x Hosted a Public Hearing on the proposed Eversource high pressure gas pipeline project. x Voted to approve a Municipal Energy Supply Agreement with Constellation. . x Voted to approve a new Westborough Power Choice community electricity aggregation contract, creating three tiers of participation, including one offering 100% green, renewable energy. x Modified the composition of Diversity and Inclusion Committee to include additional community members. x Held initial Board discussions regarding community requests to consider a change to the Town Seal. x Issued a Community Statement to assert the Board’s position on racism and its commitment to end it.

122 x Voted to accept the Complete Streets Proposal as submitted by Chris Payant, DPW Director. x Hosted a Public Hearing for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Planning Grant. x Implemented on-street Parking at the MBTA station/Smith Valve Parkway. x Voted to support submission of a MASSWorks Grant to signalize the intersection of Flanders Road and West Park Drive Extension. x Voted to submit a letter of support to DCAMM for a change to the agricultural deed restriction for the property at 187 Turnpike Road; this request was strongly supported by our Legislative Delegation and was signed into law in December 2020. x Voted in support of a grant application for a Feasibility Study for a Regional Dispatch Center. x Voted to combine the Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and the Safety Committee to create the Active Transportation and Safety Committee (ATSC), to also include Town staff and Master Plan transportation subcommittee members, to provide better town-wide coordination of transportation, mobility, and safety initiatives. x Supported the Launch of WRTA-VIA transportation program, as led by the Planning Department and Economic Development Committee. x Completed the sale of the Spurr House, returning it to its origin as a residential property. x Approved the location of the Blue Star Memorial x Accepted the Communications Plan as presented by the Town Manager. In December, Selectman Leigh Emery announced her resignation. The Board would like to acknowledge her many years of service to the Town as a Selectman. Ms. Emery served for 5 elected terms. In addition to her service as a Selectman, Ms. Emery served on many Committees including Advisory Finance Committee, Open Space, Sustainable Westborough, and the Master Plan Advisory Committee.

123 The Board would like to recognize the Town Department heads and their staff who provide outstanding service to Westborough residents and businesses, consistently with attention to innovative and cost saving methods. The Board would also like to thank the employee unions whose commitment to the Town is evident through their cooperation and professionalism. The Board would like to thank the Legislative delegation, Representatives Carolyn Dykema, Danielle Gregoire and Hannah Kane, and Senator Jamie Eldridge for their representation of Westborough and for their support of the needs of Westborough’s residents and its economy. The Board extends its deep gratitude to Westborough TV for their countless hours of recording meetings so that our community could stay informed throughout the pandemic. Finally, the Board would like to acknowledge the many dedicated volunteers who are devoted to making Westborough a special community. Together, these individuals and the Board have continued to work collaboratively toward the vision established by the 2018 Strategic Plan: Westborough – a vibrant, inclusive, safe, attractive, connected, and engaged community – for a lifetime. Respectfully submitted: Shelby L. Marshall, Chair Allen Edinberg, Vice Chair Syed Hashmi Ian Johnson

124 BUILDING DEPARTMENT In 2020 the Building Department was effected by the pandemic as had the whole Town. Fortunately, we have been able to provide services to acceptable levels. Staff generally has either split time in the office or gone to staying out in the Town performing inspection. We had continued in person inspection, on job sites. The biggest impact in this area was to maintain social distancing and appropriate personal protection. Our on-line permitting proved invaluable during the first portion of the pandemic when the office was closed. We were able to still issue permits and conduct business without major interruption. Since our office has reopened to the general public but most people are coming in by appointment. Many of our meetings, especially our development meetings have gone to virtual formats. This has allowed us to continue to meet and bring projects forward and we hope we can go back to in person meeting this coming year. During the past year notable accomplishments are as follows: Start of new school, Fales Elementary has begun 50 Otis Street has started construction, Amazon Robotics 800 West Park Drive is almost complete, Olympus Construction of 139 Turnpike Road is almost complete, both Burger King and Starbuck’s Middlesex Bank remodeled an existing building, they now have a branch in Town.

The primary mission for the department is to service the residents of the town of Westborough, to help protect their structures and uses as they are built or remodeled. Inspectional services are provided to help ensure that individual disciplines are adhering to their respective codes. The team’s desire is to continue to improve customer service and make the permitting process as user friendly as possible. Respectfully submitted, Fred Lonardo, Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer

125 Permits Requested in 2020

Permits Fee

Commercial Permits 13 538,833.00 Residential Permits 620 178,188.00 Wiring Permits 742 188,620.00 Plumbing Permits 330 64,385.00 Gas Permits 331 31,445.00 Sheet Metal Permits 101 26,870.00 Fire Alarm 53 5,300.00 Fire Sprinkler 66 6,600.00 Demolition 13 15,630.00 Certificate of Inspection 12,600.00

Grand Total 2373 1,068,471.00

126 CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Conservation Commission consists of seven appointed members. The Commission and Department staff administer and enforce the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act; Massachusetts Stormwater Policy and associated Stormwater Management Standards; the local Non-Zoning Wetlands Protection Bylaw and supporting Wetlands Protection Regulations; and numerous other state and local regulations. Individuals and businesses performing work within certain setbacks to wetland resource areas must file with the Commission through a public hearing; the Commission comments on the applications and issues a written decision in accordance with both State and Local statutes.

The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month to conduct regular business and for public hearings. The Commission also performs numerous additional public hearings, work sessions, and site walks. The Commission, primarily through its Conservation Director and Assistant Conservation Officer, provides comment and guidance on all Town projects involving wetland and natural resource impacts as well as to the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) on the development of the Charm Bracelet Trail. The Commission and staff also provide land stewardship initiatives on approximately 600 acres of municipal Conservation land in collaboration with the WCLT.

The following public hearings were held in 2020:

APPLICANT PROTECT LOCATION

New England Sikh Study Circle 168 Flanders Road Paula Kane 31 Belknap Street Casa Investments, Inc. Map 3, Parcels 29A & 57, Harvest Way Carruth Capital 118 Flanders Road Leland Weiner, 171 Ruggles Street Massachusetts Bay Transportation 40 Smith Valve Parkway Authority, MBTA MassDOT I-90/I-495 Interchange Project Kenneth Marvald, 57 Brigham Street Cassa Investments Inc 15 Quick Farm Rd

127 Commonwealth of Massachusetts / Map 38 Parcel 2, 289 Lyman St DCAMM Five Tech LLC Map 36 Parcel 17, 5 Technology Drive West Park 2100, LLC West Park Drive Extension Paul Gillin Map 4 Parcel 108, 1 Garfield Dr. Town of Westborough Lyman Street Right of Way

The Commission also issued 5 Certificates of Compliance and conducted approximately 38 other related Conservation public work sessions/discussions.

2020 was an atypical year for the Conservation Department. From October 2019-April 2020, the Assistant Conservation Officer acted as Interim Conservation Director while the former Director pursued a new position as Assistant Director with the Department of Public Works. During this period, the Interim Conservation Director was the sole staff member for the Department. Also during this period, the Department moved into its new office in the Forbes Municipal Building. For the first time, all conservation permits, conservation land documentation, and other conservation files are now in one location; the Assistant Conservation Officer has spent considerable time organizing and digitizing those files and that work continues.

In April 2020, a new Conservation Director started with the Department. Conservation Staff successfully transitioned the Conservation Commission’s public hearing process into an all-virtual format, adhering to all COVID-19 Open Meeting guidelines; both staff participated in more than 10 MSMP and MACC virtual workshops aimed at successfully navigating the switch from in-person to remote meetings.

Conservation Staff, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works, manage an ongoing initiative to annually inspect approximately 270+ commercial, industrial and high-density residential sites that contain stormwater collection systems. These inspections ensure that these systems are adequately maintained and continue to serve their purpose in mitigating or preventing flooding, erosion, and pollution of wetlands, waterways and groundwater. The Assistant Conservation

128 Officer has taken the lead in implementing and administering this program; this is the only comprehensive program of this magnitude in the Commonwealth.

Conservation staff formalized an Administrative Approval Permit and Database, which allows staff to approve and condition minor work in the outer jurisdictional buffer zone without the need for a public hearing in front of the Commission.

The Conservation Director worked with the Open Space Preservation Committee (OSPC) and the Town Manager’s Office to acquire the 27- acre Zwicker Farm and the 62-acre Despres properties as Article 97 Conservation Land. Additionally, a 27-acre parcel behind 140-142 South Street was gifted to the Conservation Commission by Kendall Homes, Inc as part of the development of those two house lots. In total, the Commission acquired 116 acres of permanently protected Conservation Land in 2020.

The Assistant Conservation Officer completed a number of database and record-keeping initiatives, including:

x The development of a Conservation Land Event Permit and Database, which includes a new sign-off from the Fire Department for the use of the Bowman Conservation Area Fire Pit. x A comprehensive Master Open Space Inventory, which merges existing inventories of all fee-owned properties under the care and custody of the Commission, Conservation Restrictions and Easements granted to the Conservation Commission, and Open Space Subdivisions. Additionally, the Assistant Conservation Officer worked with a senior volunteer to digitize all deeds, plans, and other legal documents pertaining to these parcels. x The development of an integrated permit database which allows for the quick retrieval of all wetland permits, site visit records, violation and enforcement records, and other relevant for all addresses in Westborough. The Commission and staff continue to work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on the proposed I-90 & I-495 Interchange Project. In 2020, the Commission reviewed a permit application for the project and issued a denial based on the scale of the project and

129 procedural requirements. The Commission will remain a party to review of the project as it works its way through the MassDEP Variance process.

Arrangements to meet with the Commission or the Conservation Director may be made through the Conservation Department, located on the second floor of the Forbes Municipal Building, by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 508-366-3014. The Commission looks forward to another productive year in providing environmental protection and land stewardship for the Town of Westborough.

Respectfully Submitted, Andrew Koenigsberg, Chairman Timothy Buckalew, Vice-Chairman Gerald Cushing Justin Lundberg Garry Kessler Kelley Marston Stephanie Kelley Jordan McCarron, Conservation Director Sheri Widdiss, Assistant Conservation Officer

130 COUNCIL ON AGING & SENIOR CENTER The Westborough Council on Aging is pleased to offer their annual report to the residents of the Town for 2020. Although the year has been full of challenges, we have faced them and worked to keep the Senior Citizens in our community safe, engaged and informed. The year began with the annual Senior/Veteran Property Tax Work Program placing sixty residents in positions within municipal and school departments. They were ready to complete the required 125 hours to obtain their property tax credit when the program was suspended in early March. By early summer, when we had a better handle on the protocols necessary for safety, we were able to bring some of the Volunteers back to complete some of their hours. Many chose to drop out of the program and were assured that it would not prevent them from being considered in the future. The Departments that Volunteers remained in provided all of the necessary safety provisions for them. By the end of the year, about 35 had completed some or all of their hours Through January and February, we continued to offer a wide range of programs and activities here at the Senior Center. This included the Men’s Lunch Bunch, Soup for the Senior Soul, monthly trips to the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Milford, a celebration of the Chinese New Year with dumpling making lessons, congregate lunches, daily transportation, Meals on Wheels and Volunteer services. All of the Staff was busy inside and outside of the Senior Center. By early March, everyone was put into lockdown by the Governor as we learned more about the virus and some of what we would need to do to keep ourselves and the Seniors safe for however long it was going to take. On March 18, the Staff had a meeting and made the determinations about how to proceed and what we needed to do to keep functioning so that our Seniors would have a familiar place to call for assistance. Beginning the following week, there was limited Staff in the Senior Center Monday through Thursday and one mini-bus would be on the road each day. On Friday we would work remotely. Unlike other Senior Centers in the area, we did not close down. There were no activities or programs in the building but we maintained a presence to be able to offer comfort and assistance. Because we were able to keep a bus on the road each day, we continued to take people to work at the local grocery stores and medical facilities and provide rides for grocery shopping a few medical appointments. We worked with the Westborough Food Pantry to make sure the Seniors who used the Pantry were cared for. Alma DeManche and Mary Donna Corcoran became

131 part of the Town’s Covid-19 Task Force and worked with other Town Departments and organizations as we all made our way through a situation that changed almost daily. Continuing to be able to provide some of our services required some creative thinking at times. We were fortunate to be included in the monthly deep vehicle cleaning that was set up for Town vehicles by Fire Chief Patrick Purcell. We maintained contact with so many of our Seniors through distributions of flowers, cards, phone calls and blueberry pies for July 4th. We continued to send out the monthly birthday cards even though we couldn’t invite them to join us for the monthly birthday party. The SHINE Counselors continued to work with clients either by phone or video chat. Meals on Wheels were delivered twice a week, but the deliveries included food for the whole week. Caregiver Dinners only missed one week and thanks to The Central House, Westborough House of Pizza and Rotary Pizza, we maintained our schedule until we could get back into the Senior Center to cook them ourselves. We became experts on Zoom meetings! However, in the midst of all this, we were able to finish up some work at the Senior Center that had been waiting for a “quieter time”. During the shutdown, the bathrooms were painted and the floors retiled, the pool table got new felt, several pieces of furniture were reupholstered and the Library area was given a good cleaning and sorting. We also went through all of the puzzles and yarn so that these things, as well as the books, could be available for pick up at the Senior Center while we were closed to the public. Early on, the Senior Center was responsible for the collection and distribution of face masks. This community is blessed with many ladies who know how to sew and made so very many cloth face masks for us, both adult size and children’s size. These were distributed through the Senior Center, you could find bags daily taped to our front door for pick up, and eventually through the Town Hall. Our thanks to everyone who cleaned out their fabric stash and worked to provide these essential masks for Westborough residents. On June 1, the Senior Center welcomed our new Administrative Assistant, Kristen McHugh. Kristen came to us from the Medway School system and very quickly fell into the rhythm of the job. It is interesting, however, that she has only met, in person, so few of you that she talks to on the phone every day. Hopefully that will change as 2021 moves on!

132 After the first week in July, the numbers were better, doctor’s offices were open as were hairdressers and barber shops. We went back to having limited Staff in the building, now five days a week and added medical trips to Worcester, Marlborough and occasionally Framingham along with our usual trips to Southborough, Shrewsbury and Northborough. Many of our regular Volunteers who would have helped with these rides were no longer available because of the virus but appointments had to be kept. We have managed to incorporate these trips into our regular bus schedule and will continue to make this service available for as long as necessary. In September, we contracted with LPi in Connecticut to publish our monthly newsletter. The new and much improved Westborough Senior Scene offers information about our services and limited programming, community alerts, health news and updates from SHINE and other agencies. Our new contract with LPi came at a great time for us and our readers and we hope that you are enjoying it when you read it. By late summer, we had added a couple additional programs that included a monthly Dinner at the Back Door and a twice a month Grab ‘n Go Lunch. Both have been very well received and our plan is to continue them throughout the winter months, as weather allows. We hope to be able to add some similar programs in the spring as well as some live entertainment in the parking lot. Sadly, we lost our long time member, Bill McLoughlin, when he passed away in early November. Bill had served on the Council on Aging since 2013 and had also served as a representative to the BayPath Elder Services Board. He was active at the Senior Center, helped in the kitchen for lunches and parties, enjoyed our annual Maine Clambake trip with his daughters and supported the Senior Center in every way. We will miss Bill. As the holidays approached, many of our customary things to do in celebration were canceled or needed to be re-thought. The Annual Knights of Columbus Community Thanksgiving Dinner was postponed but we still needed to get some dinners to people. Thanks to some great coordination, we delivered 100 dinners. The delivery personnel included Mini-bus Drivers David Farrar and Fran Sowa, Town Manager Kristi Williams, Assistant Town Manager Kimberly Foster, Finance Director Leah Talbot, Building Commissioner Fred Lonardo and Destiny Ashworth, State Senator Jamie Eldridge, State Representative Danielle Gregoire, Recreation Director Jenn Kirkland, Police Chief Jeff Lourie, Fire Chief Patrick Purcell and seven additional members of the

133 Westborough Police Department. We are very grateful for their help and know that the Seniors truly enjoyed seeing who was delivering their Thanksgiving Dinner. December brought the final challenge of the year when several major gas leaks were found in the Senior Center and we were shut down completely on December 10, and had no heat in the building. This is a problem that has plagued us for a while and thanks to our Fire Chief and his observation, has finally been fixed. However, due to the dedication of the Staff, we were still able to get over 250 holiday gifts put together and delivered as well as 95 roast beef dinners that would have been our traditional meal for the Holiday Party. The Senior Center also was the pick- up spot for Youth and Family Services Holiday Store and the food drive sponsored by In Your Shoes. Despite some very cold fingers, everything was taken care of and the needs of the community were met. Westborough should be proud of the flexibility and creativity each department has worked on every day during this crazy year. Hopefully 2021 will bring us all back together. Be Safe! Respectfully submitted,

Susan Abladian, Chairman Phyllis Jaffee, Vice-Chairman Linda Birch, Corresponding Secretary Nancy Fallon, Treasurer Daniel Pavolis Oscar Najarian Guido Lonardo Katherine Metzger Jane Owens Alma DeManche, Executive Director

134 GOLF CLUB OPERATING COMMITTEE ______

The 2020 golf season at the Westborough Golf Club started with great promise for the golfers due to the mild winter. The golf course opened for winter golf with temporary greens in January and February which resulted in 379 rounds played. On March 2nd the course opened with full access to the greens to the delight of the golfing community.

Once Covid-19 emerged throughout the state the golf course was closed, like many other businesses and recreation activities, per the Governor’s emergency order. In early May the golf course reopened for golfers under strict Covid guidelines. We are grateful to Mike Hightower and his staff and to Jack Negoshian for all the work done to maintain the health protocols to provide a safe golfing environment for everyone.

The golf course revenue was not impacted by the shutdown since golf offered a safe recreation outlet. As a result, golf participation grew throughout the golf industry and at the WGC. The golf operations achieved a 36% increase in greens fees due to the increased demand, and the good weather through the summer and late fall offered many great playing days.

Most of our regular golf programs were able to continue with adjustments for Covid protocols. Member golf tournaments commenced in June and continued to October with strong participation.

The youth golf camp initiated in 2018 provided a golf experience for over 100 Westborough youth.

Sales for beer, malt beverages, and snacks continued to provide an increase in revenue.

Marketing activities enhanced the golf club’s exposure, and online tee times through the golf course web site allowed easy access for tee times.

A drone flyover of the golf course was done by Westborough TV with a hole-by-hole description narrated by member, Tim Horgan. The golf

135 course flyover was featured in the weekly Mass Golf Association newsletter offering exposure of the golf course statewide.

Committee member Paul McGrath’s cable show, “On the Sidelines” featured a program on the history of the Westborough Golf Course with longtime member Ed Porter and golf pro Jack Negoshian.

The 2020 season marks the end of an era with Jack Negoshian’s retirement after 32 years as the golf pro. Jack’s steady presence and devotion to the WGC is unparalleled and has provided the golfers an enjoyable experience over his many years. Members were able to express their appreciation for Jack with a Covid style gathering on the golf course following a member tournament in September. Westborough TV was able to record the event and Paul McGrath interviewed many members to capture their sentiments and thanks for Jack’s dedication to the Westborough Golf Club.

The golf manager position will transition to a town employee instead of a contract and the golf operations will be under the Town’s Recreation Department. In lieu of the existing Westborough Golf Operating Committee, a golf advisory group will be formed within the Recreation Commission to support the golf course operation.

Mike Hightower, who completed his 19th year as Superintendent, will continue to maintain the golf course under his five-year contract awarded in January 2019.

The Committee expresses its appreciation to Town Manager Kristi Williams and Assistant Town Manager Kim Foster, Recreation Director Jennifer Kirkland, Westborough TV, Karen Henderson, Public Health, Steve Baccari and to the staff within the Town Departments that have helped us through a busy and challenging year.

Respectfully submitted,

Committee Members:

136 Katie Welch Dave Hall Don Bouffard Paul McGrath Earl Storey

Monies received and deposited with the Town Treasurer into the Enterprise fund are:

x Membership Dues, $196,620 x Daily Greens Fees, $343,989 x Interest Income retained in the Enterprise Fund from 01/01/20 to 12/31/20, $425 x Scorecard Sponsorship, $917 x Golf Camp, $2,559 x Profit from Alcohol and Food & Beverage Sales, $15,481.44 x Total Operating Income, $474,273

2020 Membership Report:

Adult Member Units 161 Resident: 101 Non-resident: 60 Juniors 109 Resident: 85 Non-resident: 24 Jr. Executive 16

Male Members: 267 Female Members: 39

GREENS FEES - gross ($000) 2020

March $16.4 April $0 May $31.4 June $67.4 July $58.5

137 August $63.3 September $48.9 October $35.0 November $19.9 December $3.0 TOTAL: $344.0

======Days Closed 85 vs. 69 last season Days Rain/Cold 35 vs. 58 last season

Course opening dates in recent years were: 3/2/20 vs. 3/20/19.

The last date that golf was played was 12/5/20.

ROUNDS OF GOLF 2020 2019 Total 9-hole Rounds 34,524 26,112

138 CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Westborough Cultural Council is the local representative of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), and is one of over three hundred local councils responsible to every community in the Commonwealth. Our mission is to enhance the Town's cultural life. We do this by awarding grants to deserving projects such as performances, field trips, school programs, concerts, broadcasts — programs that are part of people’s everyday lives. Thanks to Local Cultural Councils, like Westborough, cultural activities are taking place in schools, cultural organizations, community centers, libraries, elder care facilities, town halls and parks; wherever communities come together. Our mission is to support the cultural enrichment and creative opportunities that provide diversity and availability to all residents of our town. Funding for grant awards is made possible through three sources. Our local council receives funding from the State via the MA Cultural Council. The second source of funding is through the annual Town budget. Our Annual Town Meeting has consistently approved an appropriation to support our activities. Finally, we created ARTS IN COMMON (AIC), both as a community festival and as a means to raise local funds to support the arts and culture in Westborough. This free town-wide event invites the entire community to join together in a celebration of art, music, dance, food and fun. The day-long event features artists, musicians, performers and crafters from our local community. Our Founding Sponsors – AMICA Insurance, Emseal Corporation, Marlborough Savings Bank (Main Street Bank), Richard and Diane Irwin, and Roche Brothers Supermarket have been loyal and generous supporters of AIC for ten years. More recently, Central One Federal Credit Union, Representative Hannah Kane, Dolan & Maloney Insurance, Cornerstone Dental, EL Harvey’s, James N. Ball & Company and Digital Federal Credit Union have become Corporate Sponsors. We thank them for their generous support in helping to keep the arts and humanities vibrant in Westborough. The Tenth Anniversary of ARTS IN COMMON was held on October 5, 2019 on Bay State Green. We hope that you share our belief that the cultural life of our community helps to define its character and purpose. The Cultural Council will continue its efforts to bring meaningful programs and events to Westborough. Together, we can enrich the cultural life of our

139 community and thus further promote Westborough as a thriving hub of activity in the Commonwealth. The Cultural Council welcomes new ideas and new members. The Council is comprised of volunteers appointed by the Selectmen. There are twelve positions on the committee, although state parameters allow any number between five and twenty-two members. The members are volunteers from the community with an interest in or support of arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Diverse membership is highly desirable. Member terms are for three years. Grant applicants must comply with our local guidelines, as well as state rules. Online applications for event funding must be submitted by October 15 and must also: Take place in or originate in Westborough. Have a specific, scheduled venue and a scheduled date. Be open to the public and be so advertised. Be sponsored by a non-profit organization or be a non-profit event. Be handicapped-accessible. If a field trip, be for the benefit of Westborough residents.

Grants totaling more than $12,500 were awarded to the following applicants for events during the 2019-2020 year. To learn more about the event, date and place, please visit westboroughculturalcouncil.org.

Westborough Community Chorus – Spring Concert Westborough Connects – Kindness Week 2020 Assabet Valley Mastersingers – Concert Anita Cellucci- Dig. A Day with Author A.S. King Shir Joy Chorus – Sing with Joy Concerts Gibbons Middle School – Justice at War Westborough Community Land Trust – Snakes of New England and the World Stephen Lewis – International Women’s Day Posters at Westborough Public Library Mary Fransden – Audio Journal Kira Seamon – Books In Bloom at Westborough Public Library Fales School – Fales Cultural Festival Gregory Maichak – Pastel Paint Your Georgia O’Keefe Miracle Flowers Music Dance.edu – Hip Hop Around the World!

140 John Root – A Celebration of Song Hundredth Town Chorus – Spreading the Joy of Song Skyrise Theater – Peter Pan, Celebrating 10 Years! Catherine Pringle – Intergenerational Music Project Westborough Public Library – Isabella Stewart Gardner Roger Bruno – Celebration of Song – The Great American Songbook Julie Schwingbeck – Women of Note Concert Series Hastings School – Immigration Stories John Root – Edible Wild Plants Walk Chamber Music MetroWest – Family Concerts: Which Animal Are You? Ska! William Sines – Public Concert at the Willows Sridevi Thirumalai – Colors- Interpreting traditional dance to World Music Ajai and Amrita Thirumalai – Thillanas- A crescendo of Indian Music

COUNCIL MEMBERS Judy Berk, Chair Michelle French Ajai Thirumalai, Vice Chair Connie Hastings Maureen Johnson, Treasurer Holly Kenny Betheda Shuman, Secretary Tracy Spadafora Susan Abladian Carolyn Spring Rob Cunningham H. Clifford Watts Ryan Nguyen, WHS Liaison Lynn Watts * Vidya Ramalingam, WHS Liaison

*Associate Member

141 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee was established in 2016 with a purpose “to review Town services to ensure services are provided equally and are accessible to all residents, and further, to identify ways to promote increased diversity and inclusiveness in Town services, employment, and volunteer opportunities.” The Committee is made up of 11 members appointed by the Town Manager and includes representatives from multiple town departments, the Board of Selectmen’s office and town residents.

At the start of 2020, member participation in the Diversity and Inclusion Committee was sporadic, making it difficult to hold a meeting because a quorum could not be secured. Therefore, meetings were temporarily put on hold while the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager considered options for changing the Committee structure in an effort to re-invigorate the Committee’s work. Then, in March, the coronavirus pandemic hit, temporarily interfering with the Committee’s restructuring and putting meetings further on hold.

In late May, there was a surge in the national movement towards racial justice in response to high-profile killings of African Americans by police. In Westborough, as in the rest of the country, residents became increasingly vocal in favor of dismantling systemic racism, which is tied to police violence. Westborough residents seeking to impact local systems reached out to Town leaders and to the Chairperson of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, calling for the Town to take action. In June, the Committee resumed meetings (virtually, due to the pandemic) with two new Town employees appointed by the Town Manager. The Town Manager, in consultation with the Board of Selectmen (BOS), decided that the three remaining vacancies would be filled by community representatives that were not Town employees, in an effort to gain more diverse membership, representative of the Town’s population.

More than a dozen community members responded to the posting about the vacancies, and eight interviewed with the Town Manager and current Diversity and Inclusion members in a virtual meeting in August. At that meeting, the Committee members voted to recommend three new community members to be appointed to the Committee by

142 the Town Manager. The three new appointed members began attending meetings in September.

Between September and December, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee met monthly. Agenda items addressed included the following items and actions steps:

Topic Action / Status Clarification of Committee Committee will limit focus to purpose, structure and goals Town services, personnel and volunteers; work will be driven by issues raised by members, residents, Town employees and elected officials. Residents’ proposal to remove Committee shared elements of the image of the cotton gin from discussion with BOS who will the Town Seal bring issue to Town Meeting. Residents’ proposal for the Committee recommended to Town and the Westborough the BOS to change the October Public Schools (WPS) to holiday to recognize recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Indigenous Peoples’ Day; Day in place of the Columbus informed WPS Superintendent Day holiday of recommendation. Residents’ proposal to display Committee recommended to Black Lives Matter mural on BOS to create policies and public property procedures regarding the display of public artwork. Anti-bias training for Town Town Manager and Assistant employees and Committee Town Manager are exploring members options for training. Publicizing the work of the Created an email address for Diversity and Inclusion the Committee (diversity Committee and engaging the @town.westborough.ma.us); public in the work Exploring updates to webpage; exploring social media presence; exploring other media promotion.

143 Improve language access to Exploring language access Town services, information and practices in other communities; events reviewed language access efforts within WPS; exploring assessment of needs and efforts of specific Town departments. Diversify Town committees Explore this in detail in 2021. Goals for 2021 for the Diversity and Inclusion Committee are: Engage the community in the work of the Committee (new) Create training plan for Town staff, boards and committees (continued) Increase/improve language access (continued) Outreach to community organizations (continued) Explore diversity and inclusion on Town Committees (new) Use of Town resources for religious/cultural events (continued) The Diversity and Inclusion Committee meets on the third Thursday of every month, 3:00-4:30 PM via video conference, and will resume in- person meetings when deemed safe and permissible by public health officials and Town leadership. Visit the Town website for exact monthly information. Respectfully Submitted, Cara Presley, LICSW Chairperson

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Members

Cara Presley Chairperson; Youth & Family Services Director Alma Demanche Secretary; Senior Center Director Michael Daniels Sergeant, Westborough Police Department Shelby Marshall Board of Selectmen Kimberly Foster Assistant Town Manager Sara Connors Westborough Public Schools Daniel Barbour Westborough Public Library Rana Rappaport Westborough Resident Imma Ness Westborough Resident Ryan Nguyen Westborough Resident Shazia Majid Westborough Resident

144 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works (DPW) operates under the supervision of the DPW Director and the Assistant DPW Director. Our primary function is to ensure the town receives the highest quality with regard to the town’s utility’s and restoration of the town’s infrastructure.

WATER DIVISION REPORT

x Meter Installations 34 x Service Calls 324 x Water/Service Mark Outs 1194 x Fire Hydrants Repaired 5 x Fire Hydrants Replaced/New 13 x Service Leaks Repaired 24 x Water Main Breaks 7 x Sewer Blockages 6 x Backflow Inspections 917 x Hydrant Flow Tests 10 x MXU Installations 34 x Cross Connection Surveys 128 SUCCESSES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS x Performed Leak Detection on half of the Town’s distribution system x Flushed fire hydrants x Flushed dead end mains x Exercised gate valves x Winterized fire hydrants x Inspected fire hydrants x Painted fire hydrants x Continued to drill potential well locations for replacement well at Wilkinson Well GOALS & PRIORITIES FOR 2021 x Continue water main cleaning in various areas of town x Continue replacing or relining of AC pipes in town

145 x Continue main gate valve exercising program x Replace 10 fire hydrants x Perform leak detection of half of town x Continue to improve large commercial meter testing x Continue commercial backflow testing program x Continue commercial cross connection surveying program x Continue to upgrade and maintain the water distribution system x Maintain the highest quality water possible x Continue to meet or exceed all Department of Environmental Protection and Environmental Protection Agency Regulations and Standards x Continue inspecting Town owned hydrants x Continue to research new and improved billing software/system x Continue to research installing new meter reading software x Continue to search for new sources of drinking water

SEWER DIVISION REPORT

The Sewer Division has performed maintenance and repair on thirty two (32) ageing pump stations, one (1) metering station, and one (1) high capacity bar rack. Daily operations are completed by two operators and one foreman. We have maintained over one hundred miles of gravity sewer lines in addition to our pumping stations.

x Major parts and equipment replaced or installed in stations- 26 x After hours pump station emergencies -68 x Sewer blockages- 11 x Odor complaints-2 x Video inspections- 2

146 SUCCESS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS x Improvements to multiple stations in town x Wet well cleaning a several stations x Completed several easement inspections x Installed new generator at Piccadilly station x Installed new muffin monster grinder at Longmeadow station x Banyan and Cumberland complete retrofit and upgrade completed GOALS & PRIORITIES FOR 2021 x Upgrade older stations with modern level sensing equipment x Install new generator at Fisher and Birchwood stations x Install muffin monster grinder at Willys and Old Flanders, and Chauncy stations x Install several air mixers in wet wells to combat excessive grease accumulations x Continue our grease trap inspections x Continue our grease trap inspections x Continue to inspect and clean sewer mains throughout tow REPORT OF VEOLIA WATER

Veolia Water is contracted to operate and maintain the drinking water facilities for the community. This includes two water purification facilities, one reservoir and surface water pump station, eleven wells and other various support equipment. In October, the staff reached a milestone of 22 years without suffering a lost time injury at the project. In 2020, 70% of the water pumped was treated at the Fisher Street Facility. The remaining 30% was supplied by the wells that have on-site chemical treatment.

Total Water Pumped in million gallons: 2019 = 737.19 mg 2020 = 781.83 mg

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REGULATORY x For the eleventh year running our in-house water laboratory has been awarded 100% compliance for successfully completing an extensive Laboratory Drinking Water Proficiency Testing Program. x All regulatory sampling was conducted as required. x The UCMR4 (Un-regulated Containments Monitoring Rule no. 4) required by U.S.E.P.A. has been sampled per the requirements x Tier II hazardous chemical inventories have been completed and submitted to proper agencies. x The Fisher Street lagoons were modified to re-cycle backwash and process water back into the plant to maximize overall system efficiency while providing significant water conservation.

GENERAL x Annual testing and service was conducted on all chemical feed anti-siphon and back pressure valves, stand-by power systems, and sprinkler/fire suppression systems. x All flow metering equipment and laboratory instruments were calibrated by an independent certified technician. x A multi-million dollar upgrade was completed at Fisher Street.

WELLS TANKS and PUMP STATIONS x Pump station chemical feed systems and controls were serviced and upgraded as necessary. All well level transmitters were tested and calibrated. x The tank mixer at Fay Mountain required replacement and was completed by a dive team allowing the tank to remain in service. x A full safety and security inspection of all elevated storage tanks was completed with no deficiencies identified. x A lightning strike at the Chauncy Wells caused significant electrical damage that required motor/pump replacement and factory repair of the pump drives.

148 TREATMENT PLANTS x Fisher Street has undergone a comprehensive facility up-grade after 25 years of operation. Outdated equipment was replaced in kind along with various process improvements. x The improvements include a total rebuilding of the residual lagoons and pump station to optimize water reuse. A 3 bay storage building was constructed on site. Various safety devices were installed including walkways and man rated jib cranes to safely access confined spaces. x Leveled and graded the storage area adjacent to the plant. x Completed a full control system conversion of the master telemetry panel and field devices.

REPORT OF THE TREE DIVISION

TREE REMOVALS: Department of Public Works 300 National Grid 150 Stump Removals 75

TREE TRIMMING: Trimmed of 200+ trees throughout town in addition to sidewalk trimming where necessary.

PLANTINGS Maple Trees were planted at the DPW facility.

REPORT OF THE CEMETERY DIVISION

The Cemetery Division performed maintenance, lawn mowing and leaf pick-up at the following areas: x Pine Grove, Midland and Memorial Cemeteries x Rotary and triangles at center of Town x DPW grounds x Minuteman Park x Nature trail area x Intersections, traffic islands and fire lanes

149 x Sewer pumping stations

The Cemetery Division also is responsible for trash pick-up three times a week (90+ barrels). This varies with the seasons because of the use of the athletic fields. Year round pick-up is at DPW, Fire Department, Town Hall, Library, Police Department, Town Offices, Senior Center and the downtown business area. Also, any trash pick-up that is called in along the roadway.

We also help out Westborough Community Land Trust in their town- wide litter clean-up in April.

The Cemetery Division works with other DPW departments as the seasons change. In late fall and into early winter, we cut back brush along spillways, fire roads, water tanks and conservation area. We help cut back brush and trim shrubs at some water and sewer stations. We put out sand barrels around hills in Town and put out stakes for marking out sidewalks for plowing. Once it starts snowing, we plow and sand for the Highway Division and help in snow removal. During elections, we set up voting and polling signs. We are always available in any Town emergency to assist other departments.

We have still been working on restoring the old cemetery records. Both the Town website as well as www.cemeteryfind.com are now up and running. We are now working on cemetery mapping system that will help finding lots onsite a lot easier.

PINE GROVE CEMETERY: x Establish and maintain flower beds in several areas of the cemetery. x Limb up trees over roadways and through-out cemetery as needed. x Ongoing removal of overgrown shrubs at the Veterans Grove. x Maintain raised beds and shrubs at the Veterans Grove. x We are working on a master tree plan for Pine Grove. x This will include removal of dead and dying trees as well as removing diseased limbs. x We are also working on the reintroduction of improved disease resistant species.

150 x Assisted Tree Department with removal of 4 large trees. x Restore chapel; fix brick walk, paint, etc. x Update and paint all signage. x Fixing monuments and flat markers that have fallen over or sunk over time. x Added 8’ white vinyl fence covering the front and side of Pine Grove.

We have put up a sign that includes a map with sections marked out. This also has a brief summary of rules.

BURIALS & CREMATIONS: Full burials 14 Cremations 18 Disinterment 0 Reinternments 0 Still born 0

FOUNDATIONS & FLAT MARKERS: Monument Foundations 10 Flat Markers 9 Veterans Markers 0

GRAVE LOT SALES: Single grave lots 1 Two grave lots 10 Four grave lots 1 Veterans Grove n/a

MIDLAND CEMETERY: x Limb up trees as needed. x Cut back over growth along fence line. x Repaired large monument damaged by tree limb. x Updated signage.

MEMORIAL CEMETERY: x Limb up and removed trees as needed. x Loamed and seeded. x We repaired along the fence in the spring of 2019.

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REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION x Oversee private contractors mowing and fertilizing of all recreation fields, totaling 161 acres. x Ongoing slice seeding of all recreation fields. x Ongoing maintenance of detention basins and water and sewer easements. x Ongoing brush cutting around the edge of recreation fields and parks. x Ongoing painting and maintenance of all recreation buildings. x Ongoing line painting of all recreation parking lots. x Ongoing trimming and pruning at all parks and fields.

As Parks works closely with the Recreation Department, further information can be found in the Recreation Department’s report.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS: x Spring and Fall Sweeping x Ongoing roadside mowing x Annual catch basin cleaning x Ongoing cold patch as needed x Repair and replacement of town signs and poles. x Annual painting of crosswalks, stop signs, center lines and fog lines x Assist Water Division in various projects x Assist Tree Division with tree removals x Loamed and hydro-seeded in various locations throughout the town x Assisted Cemetery Division with Memorial Day preparation x Assist Parks and Recreation Division with various projects x Berm miscellaneous spots caused by winter damage x Cleaned out various intake and out flow in drainage areas

152 PAVING PROJECTS: x Paved Thomas Newton Drive, West Street, Grant Street, portion of Belknap Street, Chestnut Street, Washington Street, Elm Street, Spruce Street, Green Street and Pine Street. x Granite Curbing installed on West and Grant Street. x Paved new sidewalks on West and Grant Street. x Graded and Paved roadway into the Otis Street Sewer Station. x Shimmed and level spots on Arch Street, Glenn Street and Byard Lane. x Paved water trenches as needed. x Installed Bituminous concrete berm portion of Belknap Street, Upton Road, Flanders Road and Ruggles Street.

MANHOLE & CATCH BASIN REPAIR x MH 1 West Main Street x MH 1 Milk Street x CB 1 Warren Street x CB 1 Stratton Drive x CB 1 Sampson Drive x CB 1 Heywood Drive x CB (2) Old Nourse Road x CB 1 Downtown East Main Street x CB 1 Arrowhead Lane x CB (20) Thomas Newton Drive x CB (2) Hyder Street x CB 1 Carolyn Drive x CB 1 Linda Street x CB 1 Jasper Street Extension x CB (2) Eric Drive x CB 1 West Main Street x CB 1 Lyman Street

SNOW & ICE x 4 Plowing & 13 Salting Operations

153 REPORT OF THE ENGINEERING DIVISION The Engineering Division is one of seven divisions within the Westborough Department of Public Works. This division manages the design and construction of sewer, water, drainage and road infrastructure projects for the Department of Public Works, oversees inspection of both public and private projects, reviews developer’s plans (commercial & residential), maintains plan files, prepares cost estimates and acts as liaison between the Town and some of its engineering consultants. The Engineering Division’s goal is to provide quality engineering services and technical support to the Town of Westborough, its’ residents and all Town Departments and is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community with professionalism and efficiency. The Engineering Division is a multifaceted operation that provides a multitude of services. Permit review, approval, inspection and documentation for the water, sewer, and drainage are one of its major responsibilities. In 2020, 295 permits were completed as follows:

o 28 water installations o 18 water repairs o 2 water disconnects o 20 water connections o 29 sewer installations o 6 sewer repairs o 1 sewer disconnects o 17 sewer connections o 40 road openings (including Eversource permits) o 1 curb cut permits o 61 driveway permits o 2 stormwater permits o 70 trench permits Additionally, Engineering supports the DPW’s capital projects by designing and drafting the construction plans and specifications, developing cost estimates, executing contracts, and overseeing construction phases. When time does not allow capital projects to be designed in-house, these items are prepared by outside engineering consultants. On consultant designed projects, our role is to perform technical review of their work and oversee the project during the construction phase. Notable capital projects:

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FISHER STREET OVER ASSABET RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT The bridge was completely replaced, as well as, a new sidewalk, curbing, road pavement and upgraded drainage. The project was partially funded by a $500,000 grant.

WESTBOROUGH SEWER INTERCEPTOR REHABILITATION (PHASE I & II). The sewer interceptor is one of Westborough’s most important assets. It transports a significant amount of the Town’s sewage flows to the wastewater treatment plant. Phase I was completed in 2020 and consisted of relining a portion of the large diameter pipe which will extend its service life another 50 years. The design of Phase II began in the Fall of 2020. Phase II includes upgrading the remaining sections of the Interceptor and is scheduled to begin sometime in 2021.

FISHER STREET WATER PURIFICATION PLANT RENOVATION This project upgraded the existing outdated water plant to improve efficiency and replace worn out equipment. The Project was completed Fall of 2020.

BANYAN & CUMBERLAND SANITARY PUMP STATION UPGRADES The work at these two pump stations continued throughout 2020. Banyan Pump Station rehabilitation included upgrading the existing structures and outdated equipment Cumberland Pump Station required a full replacement.

NOURSE STREET CEMETERY Construction of this brand new cemetery was completed and will provide the Town with over 2900 burial plots. Survey and staking out the burial plots are expected to be completed for an anticipated 2021 opening.

FALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; ELI WHITNEY STREET Construction of this completely new school began next to the existing school. The Engineering Division has remained available to assist throughout each phase of construction.

COMPREHENSIVE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (CWMP) The Town of Westborough completed its CWMP and was approved by the State in 2007. The CWMP is a planning tool to assess

155 the current and future wastewater needs of the Town. Since the last one performed was in 2007, the first of a multi-phase process began in 2020 to reassess and revise the CWMP. It is anticipated that the completed version will be available in the year 2022.

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER The 2016 Massachusetts NPDES Small MS4 General Permit became effective July 1, 2018. Each year the mandated requirements increase. The Engineering Division has successfully completed previous requirements including, but not limited to, writing the Town’s Stormwater Management Plan, Operation and Maintenance plans for DPW activities and an Illicit Discharge Detection plan. Infrastructure data collection in the field by GPS continued bringing the Town closer to meeting future mapping requirements of the permit. Goals for 2021 include creating a more multi-departmental approach, increased mapping equipment, and increasing community participation.

The Engineering Division provides technical review and support for multiple Town Boards and Departments including the Planning Board, Board of Selectman, Zoning Board of Appeals and Building Department. Our reviews include utility design, hydrology reports and calculations, zoning compliance, adherence to Town Construction Standards and sound engineering practices. Activity within the Town continued with Engineering completing over 140 building permit, site plans, special permits, subdivision submissions, residential and commercial development plan reviews. The following is a sampling of these projects.

DEL WEBB CHAUNCEY LAKE PROJECT Pulte Homes continued construction activities on this Special Permit and Site Plan Approval project. The site will be a 700 unit 55 and older residential community consisting of 15 buildings on 38 acres of the former Westborough State Hospital property.

WEST PARK DRIVE BUSINESS PARK This area continues to undergo major construction. Work has included renovations to existing buildings, parking lots, and the construction of a new building for Olympus Surgical Technologies, a multi-story office building with laboratory research space. The majority of construction was completed

156 and is anticipated to be open Spring 2021. Another new large scale building in this area began the permitting process, as well as, the extension of West Park Drive to Flanders Road.

AMAZON- OTIS STREET This redevelopment of the former Astra Zeneca site was proposed, reviewed, permitted and construction began all in 2020.

ZAARA GARDENS The majority of the work was completed at this 12 lot single family Comprehensive Permit development off East Main Street near Granger Road.

WESTBOROUGH COMMONS The Transit Oriented Village (TOV) located on Gleason Street is a mixed use development with commercial buildings and fifteen free standing residential units on a 4.3 acre ± parcel. The infrastructure and a couple of homes have been completed. Commercial space has been permitted and is anticipated to begin construction early 2021.

SILVER HOLLOW ESTATES This 26 lot subdivision received an Amended Special Permit for an Open Space Community and a Definitive Subdivision Approval in 2018. The road and infrastructure has been completed for phase I. Phase II was nearly complete at the end of 2020. Plan review and site inspections for individual house lot construction will continue throughout the year. Roadway improvements on Mount Pleasant Street to accommodate site distance and safe access to the subdivision roads were started but will not be completed until Spring of 2021.

THE RIDINGS II This site is a proposed single family residential community that continues over the town line into Grafton. Plans revisions continue to be under review.

RESERVOIR ESTATES- ED WATERS WAY This six lot subdivision was approved in 2003 with the road and infrastructure completed in 2017. Engineering will continue to review each individual house site plan, perform inspections and construction oversight.

Lastly, the staff of the Engineering Division are members of several town committees including: Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness, Master Plan, Bike Trail and Sustainable Westborough.

157 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Town of Westborough has an active and engaged Economic Development Committee (EDC) composed of a team of Westborough- based business leaders, residents and Town officials with the goal of ensuring our Town is responsive to the needs of its growing business community. The EDC is focused on keeping existing businesses informed and engaged, while also actively pursuing companies that may be considering moving to Westborough. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic created a public health crisis that ultimately affected every aspect of life, including education, work-life balance, and, most drastically, the economy. In an effort to stop the spread of the disease, the Commonwealth ordered a shutdown of non- essential businesses and issued a stay-at-home order in March of 2020. As a result, supply chains were disrupted, workers were furloughed and then laid off, and consumer demand plummeted across all sectors of our economy. Similar actions were taken throughout the nation, resulting in record-high unemployment and unprecedented permanent business closures. Particularly hard-hit were the retail, restaurant and personal services industries, and unfortunately, Westborough’s local economy realized many of these detrimental impacts. As a result of the pandemic, many of the EDC’s traditional outreach activities and in-person events could not be held during 2020 due to gathering limitations imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Committee continued its work to support the business community by focusing on assessing the impact of COVID-19 on our local economy and sharing resources and guidance for businesses, including promoting links to various economic relief programs and seeking additional opportunities to support our local business as described below. In September 2020, the EDC enhanced its Small Business Grant Program, launched in 2019 to support small businesses and reduce commercial vacancies, by increasing the maximum grant award amount from $5,000 to $10,000. The higher award amount will be considered if an applicant has been approved or is in the process of applying for another grant or incentive program that requires matching funds.

158 In December 2020, Westborough qualified for the Massachusetts Vacant Storefront Program which gives business owners up to a $10,000 tax credit if they move into a vacant storefront within a certified district. The program is meant to help revitalize a community’s downtown and commercial area by encouraging new retail or other uses. Storefronts within the Downtown Overlay District as well as properties extending east along East Main Street to the intersection of Baker Street inclusive of Colonial Drive comprise Westborough’s designated Vacant Storefront District. The Town counted over two dozen vacant storefronts in those corridors in its application to the state for inclusion in the program. In December 2020 the Town applied for and was awarded a Local Rapid Recovery Planning Assistance Grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Massachusetts Downtown Initiative. This initiative is part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s Recovery Plan to revitalize downtowns and respond to the effects of COVID-19 on local businesses. Town of Westborough will receive technical assistance support to explore solutions and projects to help revitalize businesses in our community and plan for economic recovery. 2020 Development Highlights While the Town saw a slight increase in office vacancy in 2020, the industrial market was strong. Driven by low vacancy and rising rents, industrial property values saw an almost 9% increase in property value. Astellas Pharmaceuticals took occupancy at 9 Technology Drive as they approached completion of an over $40 million conversion of the building from office to high-tech biopharmaceutical research and development lab and manufacturing space. Olympus has continued work on its 150,000 square foot office building at 800 West Park Drive and expects to receive occupancy in early 2021. In early 2020, Amazon Robotics took occupancy of its research and development office space while renovating a portion of the former AstraZeneca warehouse. Later in 2020 they moved into the 70,000

159 square foot warehouse space. Work continues on the additional 285,000 square foot warehouse and office facility with plans for occupancy in late 2021. Supporting Community Development The EDC’s business outreach efforts, public relations activities, and other initiatives are supported by the Economic Development Coordinator, who is the primary contact from the Town for business owners and leaders who may be looking to relocate to, or expand operations in the Town. The Economic Development Coordinator meets with local businesses, assesses their needs and concerns, and serves as a liaison to other Town staff. Supervisory authority over this position was transferred from the Town Manager to the Community Development Director after voters at the Fall 2020 Special Town Meeting approved several Warrant Articles related to establishing a Community Development Department and a Community Development Director responsible for overseeing the Town’s Building Department, Conservation Department and Economic Development activities and coordinating with the Planning Department. These organizational changes are intended to provide enhanced leadership and coordination for the permitting and development departments that are critical to the Town’s work to support economic recovery efforts post-pandemic. Community Partnerships In addition to these efforts, the EDC is committed to expanding partnerships throughout the MetroWest region and Massachusetts. This year, the EDC continued to build its relationship with the 495/MetroWest Partnership, a public-private association focused on economic development issues concerning the 495/ MetroWest region, including energy and sustainability, transportation, and water supply. This partnership has been invaluable to Westborough, as the 495/MetroWest Partnership has been instrumental in advocating for state-level transportation decisions that directly impact the Town— specifically, infrastructure and transportation issues that pertain to the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495 intersection and the Route 9 corridor. Continued partnerships from previous years include MassEcon, Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce, MetroWest Chamber

160 of Commerce, MetroWest Visitors Bureau, Krosslink.org, and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. MassEcon is the state’s private sector partner in promoting Massachusetts as the premier location for business growth. MassEcon seeks to ensure Westborough’s vacant business properties are highlighted on MassEcon’s site finder service. The EDC continues to collaborate with the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is an active partner in promoting new businesses in Westborough and organize ribbon cuttings which help to improve our local economy. The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce is a continued supporter of Westborough and generates data reports on job growth and key industries. The EDC continued its partnership with the Westborough Garden Club on the Downtown Beautification Project launched in the spring of 2017. The decorative planters placed throughout downtown by the Department of Public Works are fully funded by the generosity of corporate and residential sponsorships, and they demonstrate a strong sense of pride in the town. Flowers are planted and maintained by volunteers from the Garden Club each year, and were especially appreciated in 2020. As the EDC looks ahead to 2021, it seeks to actively support our business community as it rises to meet the challenges of economic recovery. Respectfully submitted, Economic Development Committee: Bonnie Sullivan, Chair Todd Alexander, Vice Chair Scott Raley, Member at Large Linda Townsend, Member at Large Allen Edinberg, Board of Selectmen Fred Lonardo, Building Commissioner Chris Payant, DPW Director Jim Robbins, Town Planner Jonathan Steinberg, Chief Assessor Kristi Williams, Town Manager

161 FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department is comprised of multiple specialties: Accounting, Assessor and Treasurer/Collector. Their reports are below:

ACCOUNTING BALANCE SHEET

ASSETS CASH: General and Invested $52,088,224.42 Petty $1,250.00 Total: $52,089,474.42

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES: 2013 Levy $70,953.10 2014 Levy $68,640.74 2015 Levy $85,304.69 2016 Levy $6,452.75 2017 Levy $98,097.67 2018 Levy $117,430.66 2019 Levy $116,165.45 2020 Levy $165,374.89 Total: $728,419.95

162 REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2017 Levy -$7.01 2018 Levy -$104.73 2019 Levy $28,817.80 2020 Levy $1,158,724.21 Total: $1,187,430.27 MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES: 2015 Levy $11,044.87 2016 Levy $18,794.90 2017 Levy $21,750.25 2018 Levy $30,792.67 2019 Levy $55,708.87 2020 Levy $283,102.27 Total: $421,193.83 TAX TITLE & POSSESSIONS: Tax Title $552,065.99 Tax Possessions $28,482.68 Total: $580,548.67

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Sewer Apportion add to Taxes $523.49 Sewer Apportion Int add to Taxes $168.08 Total: $691.57

163 DEPARTMENTAL: Income & Expense $1,887.34 Ambulance $1,140,536.82 Veterans Benefits $37,429.08 Total: $1,179,853.2

SEWER: Rates $201,879.52 Liens $8,055.95 Total: $209,935.47 WATER: Rates $177,559.52 Liens $7,565.11 Total: $185,124.63

DEFERRED TAXES $121,027.92 TAXES IN LITIGATION $14,830.76 STATE AID TO HIGHWAYS $2,051,218.12 LOANS AUTHORIZED $113,685,345.24 Total: $172,455,094.09 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES AGENCY ACCOUNT: Payroll Deductions $907,288.02 Police FID/LTC State $2,262.50 Net Metering Credits $175,974.77 Total: $1,085,525.29

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GUARANTEE DEPOSIT: Conservation Commission $496.19 Inspections - Engineering $121,947.95 Planning Board $66,055.88 Total: $188,500.02 TAILINGS: Unclaimed Checks $13,768.57 INSURANCE DAMAGE $142,482.19 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST $5,398.54 GIFTS & BEQUESTS: Bowman Street Restoration $1,250.00 DPW Escrow Accts $74,554.65 Avalon Mills Swr&Pump Stat Gift $19,100.63 DPW E M ST/Flanders Improvements $100,000.00 Zimka Sr Center Gift $15,497.32 Zimka Library Gift $108,232.57 Zimka Fire Dept Gift $29,445.84 Library Galfand/Jaffee Gift $38,017.54 Sr Tax Relief Gift Fund $6,631.21 Fire Hoogasian WFA Gift $46,436.35 Police Programs Gift Account $63,239.25 Youth Commission $12,387.93 School Turkey Trot $1,622.85 Schl WETF Technology Gift $15,355.28

165 C O A Homemaker $36,603.56 July 4th Celebration $12,526.67 300th Anniversary Fund $32,212.45 Recreation Comm. Fields $6,295.40 Greg Montalbano Field Gift $4,207.19 Recreation Scholarships Gift $3,449.38 Cultural Council Gifts $27,443.57 Traffic Mitigation $15,583.68 West End Traffic Study $2,000.00 Multi use Trail Maint Gift $250.00 Tree Preservation Gift $1,000.00 Sandra Pond Stocking $158.80 Downtown Improvement Gift $10,115.86 Library Memorial Gift $38,058.40 Library YMCA Literacy $95.00 Library Tufts Lit Grant $500.00 Historical Commission $369.93 Fire Ambulance $74,983.77 Fire Thermal Imaging $1,740.60 LEPC Gift Account $50.00 Police Drug Alcohol Ed Prgrm $8,858.81 Veteran's Advisory Board Gift $100.00 Eco Dev Comm Gift $2,354.75 Total: $810,729.24

166 FED/STATE/OTHER GRANTS: COA Formula $9,573.51 Library State Aid $56,860.47 Library Nat'l Endowement Human $2.00 Police K-9 Stanton Grant $3,765.49 Town Clerk Polling Hours $5,948.23 DPW March 2010 Flood Grant $2,329.49 Highway Chap 90 (Reimb) -$998,885.93 School Title 1 -$439.33 School Circuit Breaker $1,465,223.00 Cultural Council $6,872.31 Schl National Geographic Grant $79.21 Schl Fulbright Dist Award Grant $500.11 School LEP Support $6,503.57 School Teacher Quality -$2,019.89 Schl Student Spirit/Enrichment -$3,149.00 Schl Early Childhood Grant $526.00 Schl MWHF Replicatn of Bryt $13,125.37 Schl Title III Immigrant $2,705.60 Schl SPED Allocation $8,594.49 Schl CH of Comm Mini Grants -$932.87 Schl Mindmatters Team Grant $1,125.00 Schl Big Yellow Bus Grant $500.00 Vocation Tech Program $21,963.68

167 Municipal Vulnerability Prepared $19,647.36 BOH COVID-19 Grant $15,876.17 HHS Cares Provided Relief $23,922.34 COVID-19 Cares CvRF $54,658.00 Fire Safe Grant $5,924.26 Fire Senior Safe Grant $1,710.56 Police Bulletproof Vests-Fed -$6,285.26 Police DEA Forfeitures $52,462.95 Total: $768,686.89 REVOLVING FUNDS voted under Chapter 44 Section 53 E ½: Fire Dept CPR 1st Aid $2,416.36 LEPC Chap 21E Haz-Mat $39,353.82 EDC Small Business Grant $27,500.00 COA Revolving Fund $479.31 Youth Commission $20,115.32 Total: $89,864.81 REVOLVING FUNDS: Library Lost Book $8,822.64 Deputy Collector Fees Agency $4,594.50 Recreation $148,202.21 Police Extra Duty $25,655.10 Fire Extra Duty $15,475.52 Wetlands Protection Fund $51,372.24 Treasurer Tax Title Fund $773.86 School Athletics $45,402.81

168 School ESHIG Nurse Mentor $576.87 School Lunch $696,322.04 School Summer $96,587.08 School Activity/Athletic Fees $359,497.25 School Stadium Reno Acct $182.18 Armstrong Student Activity $4,220.87 Hastings Student Activity $18,986.41 Mill Pond Student Activity $10,148.59 Fales Student Activity $3,897.94 Gibbons Student Activity $43,730.79 High School Student Activity $177,957.93 Interest on Student Activity $9,390.68 School Music Program $5,646.76 School Prof Dev/ Cont Education $1,314.42 School Custodian $181,581.51 School Choice Tuition $151,374.42 School Pre-College Exams $32,072.73 School Lost Book $16,317.61 School Pre-School Tuition $653,877.00 School Kindergarten Tuition $939,705.76 School Community Program $1,671,560.83 School Miscellaneous $41,142.26 Total: $5,416,390.81

169 REVENUE RESERVED UNTIL COLLECTED: Deferred Taxes $121,027.92 Real Estate & Pers Prop -$1,814,661.11 Motor Vehicle Excise $421,193.83 Special Assessment $691.57 Departmental $1,179,853.24 Sewer $209,935.47 Water $185,124.63 Tax Title/Possessions $580,548.67 Taxes in Litigation $14,830.76 State Aid to Highways $2,051,218.12 Total: $2,949,763.10 REVENUE RESERVED FOR APPROPRIATION: Sealer of W & M $437.50 Code Violations $6,867.00 UBER Receipts $9,122.70 Country Club $123,564.23 Sewer Receipts $3,118,409.75 Water Receipts $2,019,975.57 Sewer Plant $963,319.97 Total: $6,241,696.72 ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS & EXEMPTIONS: Levy of 2014 $241,700.07 Levy of 2015 $436,307.10 Levy of 2016 $506,005.86

170 Levy of 2017 $714,758.30 Levy of 2018 $670,837.28 Levy of 2019 $576,438.23 Levy of 2020 $584,464.49 Total: $3,730,511.33 LOANS AUTH/UNISSUED $113,685,345.24 SALE OF REAL ESTATE $2,649,953.00 SALE - CEMETERY LOTS $43,900.46 RESV FOR PETTY CASH $1,250.00 RESV FOR WSH DEBT PAYMENT $1,144,011.00 RESV FOR CAPITAL IMPR FUND WSH $402,081.67 RESV FOR APPROPRIATIONS $6,333,190.66 RESV FOR CAPITAL PROJECT $8,678,205.12 SURPLUS REVENUE $18,073,839.43 Total: $172,455,094.09 ASSESSORS

The effective date for the valuation for Fiscal 21 is January 1, 2020 utilizing pre-COVID sales from calendar 2019. The Town's valuation by class and percent of the tax levy to be borne by each class for Fiscal 2021 was approved by the Department of Revenue as follows:

Class Value Levy % Residential $3,017,023,521 69.29% Commercial $643,639,720 15.00% Industrial $452,546,980 9.80% Personal Property $255,776,090 5.91% TOTAL: $4,368,986,311 100.00%

171 Fiscal 2021 was an interim year with our next recertification of values in Fiscal 2024. Market adjustments based upon calendar 2019 sales and data combined with new growth resulted in the total taxable value increasing from Fiscal 2020 from $4,247,776,117 to $4,368,986,311; an increase of $121,210,194. The real estate market was strong in 2019 with low supply and high demand. The average single family value increased from $533,595 to $539,519. While only a 1.11% increase, market movement in some segments was substantial compared with others. The increase is a measure of the total market. Market analysis, along with growth, resulted in a net increase of $73,643,334 in the residential valuation, an increase of $43,030,420 in the commercial/industrial valuation, and an increase of 4,536,440 in the personal property valuation. There was $124.80 million in total new growth valuation, with $30.9 million in real property and $43.2 million in personal property growth. Using the Fiscal 2020 tax rate of $18.33/thousand, the new growth translates into an additional $1,358,336 in tax dollars to be added to the tax levy.

On November 17, 2020, the Board of Selectmen voted to maintain a single tax rate for all classes of property. On December 2, 2020, the Department of Revenue approved a tax rate of $18.54/$1000. This was an increase of $.22(twenty-two cents) from the Fiscal 2020 rate of $18.32. Our tax levy for Fiscal 2020, or amount of dollars to be raised through taxation, is $81,001,006.21, increased the excess levy capacity from $11,071,497.53 to $12,198.594.70; an increase of $1,127,097.17 (10.18%) in contrast to the decrease the prior year of $621,922.48 (5.95%). The rise in levy along with the increase in the average single family value resulted in an increase in the average single family tax bill of $10,002.68 compared to $9,775.47 from the prior year. The following comparison of the past three fiscal year’s Recap Sheets shows the amounts used to establish a tax rate. The total amount to be raised by property tax is the total appropriations, less State and local receipts, transfers, and, for Fiscal 2021, free cash. Included in the figures are revenue distributed to and from the Capital Improvement Fund. This fund was created by the acceptance of Article 34 at the Special Town Meeting on October 16, 2017 for the petition to the General Court for special legislation. The legislation was passed by the Massachusetts General Court Acts of 2018, Chapter 64. The total number divided by the total valuation of the Town gives us the tax rate.

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APPROPRIATIONS FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Tot. Appropriations Voted $112,155,815.52 $116,451,919.32 $118,090,872.13 Debt & Interest CMRPC & Offsets $22,949.00 $23,629.00 $24,450.00 County Retirement $3,755,435.01 $4,056,452.55 $4,505,429.38 Capital Improvement Fund $218,869.04 $563,723.53 State Assessment $688,159.00 $678,880.00 $682,884.00 Overlay Reserve $800,000.00 $800,000.00 $650,000.00 Total Appropriations $117,422,358.53 $122,229,749.91 $124,517,359.04

The following chart reflects the sources of income to meet Town spending and the percentage of the budget these dollars represent for the past three fiscal years. Free cash is included in the amount transferred.

SOURCES OF INCOME FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 Real Estate Taxes 56.19% 61.54% 61.24% Comm. of Mass. 7.91% 7.67% 7.85% School Bldg. 2.16% 2.07% 2.04% Estimated Receipts 20.47% 22.10% 19.79% Personal Property 3.39% 3.87% 3.81% Transfers 2.88% 2.75% 5.27% 100.00 TOTAL: 93% 100.00% %

173 AUTHORIZED BORROWING FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 $18,402,500 $18,402,500 -$19,078,362

Fiscal 2021 rescinded borrowing was as follows: Plan/Design 50 Milk St $100,000 Sewer Treatment Plant $932,695 Sewer Weld/Folly $22,214 Sewer Weld/Folly $56,000 Gibbons School $11,147,994 Water Treatment Plant Otis St Well $369,459 VFP Land Purchase(Mill Rd) $450,000

In closing, our cyclical reinspection program is ongoing, as the Department of Revenue guidelines require property inspections every nine years. Cyclical inspections are being conducted based upon date of last inspection. In addition to these cyclical inspections, we visit all properties that sell and properties with building permits to ensure that our data is accurate and up to date. We are operating in the field with consideration given to respecting social distancing and minimizing contact and exposure to the extent possible to continue to accomplish the necessary work of our office. As always, we appreciate your cooperation when we are in your area.

Respectfully submitted,

Jonathan Steinberg, MAA Chief Assessor Mark Silverberg, Assessor Joseph MacDonough, Assessor

TREASURER

Tax Title Account: Balance, July 1, 2019 611,694.94 Tax Title Payments 191,686.13 Abatement 5,124.75 FY 20 Tax Title 147,082.45 Balance, June 30, 2020 $ 561,966.51

Interest/charges collected on Tax Title accounts: $ 53,072.81

174 Tax Title Revolving Account: Balance, July 1, 2019 $ 852.00 Additions 14,069.53 Payments 14,921.53 Balance, June 30, 2020 $ 0.00

OPEB Trust Fund: Balance, July 1, 2019 $6,281,659.97 Additions 825,000.00 Disbursements 0.00 Interest Earned 187,302.21 Gain/(Loss) 44,978.58 Balance, June 30, 2020 $7,338,940.76

General Fund Bank Accounts Avidia Bank $ 129,288.61 Bristol County Savings Bank $ 7,847,909.18 Century Bank $20,769,380.56 Citizens Bank $ 9,074,759.02 Eastern Bank $ 3,081,273.64 East Boston Savings Bank $ 6,162,421.09 Harbor One Bank $ 1,041,245.01 MMDT $ 3,707,998.67 Rockland Trust Company $ 84,936.04 Peoples Bank $ 251,529.44 UniBank $ 2,794,712.41 TD Bank $ 183,177.94 Webster Bank $ 217,404.37 TOTAL JUNE 30, 2020 $55,346,035.98

Performance Bonds, Maintenance Bonds, and Letters of Credit in the custody of the Treasurer as of June 30, 2020:

300 Frieberg Planning $ 8,239.67 9 Technology Planning $ 8,184.65 27 Otis Street Planning $ 5,138.04 139 Turnpike DPW $ 10,153.83 Alcock Planning-Maintenance Bond $ 457.17 Bell Atlantic Selectmen-Earth Removal $ 10,000.00 Boston Hill DPW-Otis Street Pump Sta. $ 17,502.98

175 CarMax DPW – Erosion Control $ 15,487.64 CarMax DPW – Soil & Sediment $ 87,801.52 Casa Builders (The Orchards) Planning-Sub. Bond $ 466,000.00 Casa Builders (Orchard Hill) Planning-Sub. Bond $ 367,400.00 Casa Builders (Orchard Hill) DPW – Road Testing $ 5,656.35 Casa Builders The Riding II Planning $ 1,468.88 Cellco dba Verizon Wireless Planning-Earth Rem. $ 320,000.00 Charter Comm. Selectmen-Franchise Bond $ 40,000.00 Copperbeach Planning-Subdivision Bond $ 70,625.00 Drake Petroleum DPW – Erosion Control $ 88,000.00 Dunkin’ Donuts Planning-Peer Review $ 1,899.19 Dunkin’ Donuts Planning-Stormwater $ 1,470.84 E.L. Harvey Health-Landfill $ 39,640.00 EMC DPW – Erosion & Sediment $ 160,000.00 Equestrian Building Planning $ 2,579.71 Four Seasons Planning-Erosion Control $ 5,000.00 Gerald Hines Planning-Subdivision Bond $ 100,000.00 Gilmore Building Planning $ 5,067.11 Golf Course Mgt Selectmen-Course Work $ 50,000.00 Gutieres/800 West Planning $ 120,221.33 Hollerbrook Farms Planning-Subdivision Bond $ 48,000.00 Jack Negoshian Selectmen-CC Management $ 10,000.00 Oak Bluffs Planning-Subdivision Bond $ 262,999.00 Park Place Planning-Erosion Control $ 49,220.00 Planning Board Various Cash Bonds $ 41,030.88 Preservation Acres Planning – Subdivision Bond $ 294,428.75 Pulte/Lyman ST Planning $ 40,816.51 Pulte Home Erosion Planning $ 20,486.21 Reservoir Estates DPW – Roadway $ 15,465.34 Reservoir Estates DPW – Erosion Control $ 10,310.22 Silver Hollow Estates Planning $ 40,657.04 Silver Hollow Estates DPW $ 5,082.15 Toll Bros. DPW–Traffic Improvements $ 10,000.00 Toll Bros. DPW – Traffic Signal $ 1,514.11 Toll Bros. Planning – Erosion Control $ 41,022.83 Toll Bros. Planning – Subdivision $ 137,858.00 Toll Bros. DPW – Sewer Pump Station $ 7,150.00 Toll Bros. DPW Sediment $ 15,485.42 Transflo Planning – Earthmoving $ 45,000.00 Veolia Selectmen-WTPB $ 2,678,618.56

176 Veolia Selectmen – WTP $ 1,246,535.64 Nouria Energy Planning $ 10,245.14 900 Union Street Planning $ 55,026.38 Verizon Selectmen-Franchise Bond $ 40,000.00 Village Common DPW – Erosion $ 5,157.97 WWTP Solar DPW – Erosion Control $ 11.11 Westborough Hos. Planning $ 30,980.23 Westborough Vill Planning $ 7,386.26 Zaara Gardens Erosion $ 10,314.95 Zaara Gardens Planning – Subdivision $ 1,190,000.00 5 Technology Drive Planning-Road Bond $ 37,749.25 39 Chestnut Street DPW-Sewer Extension $ 37,200.00 1500 Park West Planning $ 8,076.50 Kim Dover Planning $ 10,075.72 Hanson Ave Planning $ 2,514.60 Kendall Homes Planning $ 2,513.88 3 Ed Waters Way Planning $ 2,510.56 9 Old Flanders Planning $ 2,510.36 Amazon/50 Otis Planning $ 10,006.48

Trust Funds in the custody of the Treasurer as of June 30, 2020:

Library A Bowman $ 2,679.46 Brigham $ 9,001.31 Collins $ 803.81 Forbes $ 477,687.31 Goddard $ 1,085.19 Henry $ 13,397.29 Kimball $ 2,721.54 Smalley $ 206,114.59 Subtotal $ 713,490.50

Library B Belknap $ 8,371.54 Blake $ 8,557.43 Farnsworth $ 2,770.92 Fowler $ 6,369.41 Genthner $ 18,133.26

177 Hastings $ 202,251.75 Homans $ 189,557.94 Jenkins $ 429.13 Kane $ 13,180.65 Lane $ 2,939.79 Lord $ 1,916.05 Murphy $ 4,105.11 M & M Smith $ 17,312.72 Westborough Civic $ 45,160.26 Subtotal $ 521,055.95

Library C Hersem $ 9,092.93 Jaffrey $ 38,017.54 Maynard $ 10,891.06 Wright $ 19,628.90 Subtotal $ 77,630.43

Scholarships Ashworth $ 57,657.11 Aronson $ 5,674.12 Baptist Church $ 12,856.42 Brigham $ 36,989.13 Bryson $ 68,841.43 Brady $ 14,603.02 Braley $ 61,515.70 Carr $ 578.35 Casey $ 6,779.99 Clark $ 5,939.01 Cole $ 3,593.36 District Nurse $ 36,834.54 Dodd $ 12,506.39 Doherty $ 30,474.23 Dorion $ 29,542.82 Fenton $ 27,506.42 Genthner $ 60,473.32 Harris $ 41,318.57 Hastings $ 10,005.70 Herter $ 526.71 J. Howard $ 13,837.74

178 K.& H. Howard $ 30,125.11 Honolulu $ 17,689.32 Horgan $ 21,162.63 Hoogasian $ 174,881.70 Kane $ 22,378.12 Kelliher $ 115,085.69 Krull $ 584,491.74 Maloney $ 3,388.07 McGinn $ 18,356.26 McQuilken $ 0.00 Merchant $ 3,688.67 O’Brien $ 13,448.43 Orff $ 3,320.50 Peterson $ 33,212.42 Pero $ 1,970.98 Principal’s $ 5,128.14 Ruchinskas $ 43,313.66 Sagro $ 21,265.13 Sarkasian $ 15,924.36 Simonelli $ 63,017.29 M. E. Smith $ 65,439.78 Spinney $ 0.00 Stone $ 10,792.65 Taylor $ 13,818.76 Wadeigh $ 8,613.80 Westborough 9/11 $ 2,692.04 White $ 14,285.75 Subtotal $ 1,845,545.10

Miscellaneous American Legion $ 8,491.93 Conservation $ 8,561.30 Curtis Charitable $ 94,455.00 Forbes-H.S. Activity $ 29,734.36 Open Space $ 1,154,714.06 Pulte-Recreation $ 30,250.86 Reed Historical $ 5,620.14 Stabilization $ 3,331,918.93 Capital Stabilization $ 391,952.72 Walkup Robinson $ 3,192,918.03

179 Subtotal $ 8,248,617.33

Annual Appropriations Cemetery Perpetual Care $ 527,360.73 District Nurse $ 6,319.40 Flowers-Robinson $ 6,547.93 Miscellaneous Flower Fund $ 8,583.37 Forbes Playground $ 21,081.12 Subtotal $ 569,892.55

Total Trust Funds exclusive of OPEB $11,976,231.86

Interest Earned on Investments and Bank accounts exclusive of Trust Funds, Escrow Accounts, and OPEB account: $ 703,198.52

COLLECTOR

Real Estate Taxes $72,532,222.52 Personal Property Taxes $4,563,061.13 Motor Vehicle Excise $3,697,018.87 Real Estate Tax Interest $102,997.19 Personal Property Tax Interest $6,501.33 Motor Vehicle Interest $14,571.11 Demands $17,790 Motor Vehicle Flagging Fees $21,740.00 Deputy Fees $40,097.50 Sewer Betterments $20,801.51 Committed Interest $7,920.60 Sewer Connections $0.00 Water Connections $0.00 Water Charges $4,148,321.63

180 Sewer Charges $4,626,956.67 Water and Sewer Interest $28,183.65 Water Liens $65,649.51 Sewer Liens $68,797.21 Dissolving Certificates $136.00 Municipal Lien Certificates $16,325.00 Duplicate Bills $248.00 No Income and Expense $27,176.00 Non-Sufficient Funds Fees $350.00 Trailer Park $7,244.00 Total Collected $90,014,109.43

I would like to thank Christopher Firicano, and Teresa Chiburis for their assistance. Also, I would like to thank Leah Talbot (Finance Director) and Linda Smith (Assistant Town Accountant) for their assistance and working closely with my staff and myself. Respectfully submitted, Robert Haley

181 FIRE DEPARTMENT

“The mission of the Westborough Fire Department is to preserve life, property, and the environment within the community due to fire, medical emergency, and other hazardous conditions, through public education, code management, and emergency response.”

INCIDENT RESPONSES

During 2020, the Westborough Fire Department responded to 4617 calls for service, performed 1026 inspectional services, issued 465 outdoor burning permits and experienced approximately 735 occurrences of simultaneous calls. The number of emergency responses has increased by 2.37% during the last calendar year (23.1% over the last three years). With the increase in call volume, the Department has also seen an increase in revenue generated from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing, Ambulance Certified Public Expenditure Program reimbursement, and permit/inspection fees. This resulted in a collection of revenue that totaled $2,084,672 million or 43.06% of our proposed budget for Fire, EMS, and Dispatch services. The Department was also the recipient of approximately $926,714.94 in grant funding for various operational needs. These grants were crucial in enabling the Department to procure various levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect our workforce from COVID-19, as well as, to offset purchases that would normally have been funded through the Town’s Capital Planning fund.

Fire loss over the last calendar year totaled nearly $541,050, which included damage to structures, vehicles, and personal property (contents) within buildings. The Department is proud to report that with our increased staffing, enhanced training (volume and quality) and automatic aid agreements (from neighboring community Fire Departments), the Town has not seen a complete loss of a structure due to fire in nearly four years. All structures that experienced a fire were repaired and re-occupied. Combining professional dispatchers, station alerting systems, increased firefighting staff, and improved technology

182 we feel that the community is now safer than it ever has been. We are proud to see that the FEMA SAFER Award, combined with community support has allowed us to see our fire loss nearly cut in half. This is exactly what was predicted when we originally applied for the SAFER Grant.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

The Emergency Medical Services at the Westborough Fire Department is supported by three Paramedic Level Class I ambulances. Our medical director, Dr. Matthew Rebesco, provides oversight of all care rendered and allows our paramedics to operate under his license. Dr. Rebesco’s value providing quality assurance and quality improvement is essential to the health of the community. Currently the Department employs thirty-two paramedics and thirteen emergency medical technicians. All of these providers assume dual role responsibilities and function as firefighters as well. This crossover into both disciplines allows the Department to be ready to respond to any type of hazardous incident that may occur. During the year, the Department worked with a local ambulance vendor to develop specifications for a fourth ambulance. This vehicle has been ordered and we anticipate delivery in March of 2021. This addition to our fleet should allow us to keep a compliment of three vehicles in service at all times with one in reserve. By having a reserve ambulance, when our mechanics perform regular preventative maintenance, this keeps the same amount of vehicles available to respond without affecting service to the community.

This year was exceptionally challenging due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Fire Department responded to 2898 medical emergencies and had approximately 3150 patient contacts. Crews were tasked with wearing a tremendous amount of PPE that is not typically worn, performed thorough decontamination of self and apparatus after every call, and saw patient transfer times from EMS staff to hospital emergency departments extend by almost two hours in many cases. Department staff were instrumental in providing the following medical services to patients:

183 1) Paramedic level assessments to transport patients to an appropriate hospital. 2) Advanced airway protection including capnography. 3) Pediatric Advanced Life Support. 4) Advanced Cardiac Life Support. 5) Administration of medications to treat a variety of illness and injury. 6) Administration of 12 Lead EKG’s to assess for heart attacks & reduce time to a cardiac catheterization lab. 7) Administration of decompression of serious chest trauma. 8) Neonatal Advanced Life Support

Many of the medical emergencies that the Department responded to include incidences of traumatic injuries, where patient blood loss was a factor. In response to this, we continue to allow several members of our staff to teach the “Stop the Bleed” program to municipal staff. By having trained staff spread across the Town, patient aid can be administered in a timelier fashion with the hope of providing better recovery from their injury. In 2019, we installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and “Stop the Bleed” kits in all municipal buildings, and their routine maintenance continues to be part of the Department’s responsibilities.

This Department is an instrumental part of the Central Massachusetts Homeland Security Council; we continue to work regionally with this resource to bring specialty equipment and training to the staff in Westborough and our mutual aid partners. This includes emergency medical equipment, technical rescue equipment, and Dive Operations equipment. This year, the Department was awarded a new “Rescue One” Dive Boat on behalf of Massachusetts Fire District 14 and has been outfitted with sonar.

Also within these EMS calls, we continue to see a significant amount of opiate related illness. We continue to note that these are not isolated to specific areas of town, gender, or certain age brackets. We strongly urge members of the community who observe a person in need that may

184 have a chemical dependency to reach out to the Fire Department or the Police Department in an effort to get help. Please know that all first responders in Westborough are trained to use, and carry the opiate reversing drug called Narcan. Additionally, the Fire Department is proud to partner with Spectrum Health and New England Recovery Center to support patients who need support in overcoming their chemical dependencies. Although COVID-19 has temporarily halted our “Drop-Ins” for residents to obtain free information about addiction and available resources, we look forward to establishing this program as soon as possible.

FIRE SUPPRESSION & TECHNICAL RESCUE

The Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services are forced to adapt and prepare for changes in society and this year, we were challenged with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department has worked hard to procure personal protective equipment such as N95 masks, surgical masks, gowns, and face and eye protection. We cannot thank the community that has also supported us with varying donations during this time. On a daily basis we are prepared to provide fire suppression, search and rescue, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and water emergencies.

The Fire Department is regionally assigned to Massachusetts Fire District 14 and supports the Massachusetts Fire Mobilization Plan. Within District 14 we are part of the Regional Dive Team, the Regional Fire Investigation Unit, the Regional Communications Unit, and the Regional Technical Rescue Team. During 2020 our personnel from Westborough Fire responded with the District Teams to numerous incidents. During the year we also responded on mutual aid assignments 134 times and received mutual aid 37 times.

Here is a sampling of calls:

1) 139 Structure Fires 2) 10 Vehicle Fires 3) 31 Outside Fires (Brush, Trash, etc.)

185 4) 118 Hazardous Materials Incidents 5) 72 Rescue Responses (Crash with entrapment, Assist Bomb Squad, Ice Rescue, etc.) 6) 2898 Emergency Medical Calls 7) 108 Electrical Emergencies 8) 377 Public Assistance Calls 9) 538 False Alarms

DISPATCH & COMMUNICATIONS

The Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) has now begun its fifth year in existence. It currently staffs our communication center with two public safety dispatchers at a time and 24 hours a day. Prior to the existence of the PSCC, dispatch for 911/police/fire/EMS were spread over three departments which proved to be time consuming when deploying public safety employees and apparatus to the scene of emergencies. During this calendar year, the Public Safety Communications Center processed 30,911 incidents. Of those, 7327 were as a result of 911 calls, 6834 were generated via the regular business phone, 14,414 were self-initiated by police officers, and 2337 by other sources such as walk ins or via radio. There have been major infrastructure changes including “Station Alerting” which allows firefighters and paramedics to be set in motion while calls are being received and triaged. Computer Aided Dispatch allows the Police and Fire Departments to merge computer systems and share information. “Next Generation 911” which allows for enhanced mapping. Fire and EMS apparatus have been using Mobile Data Terminals to interface with the PSCC and enhance the level of information available to first responders.

We continue to encourage facilities to register their privately owned AED’s with the Department. This allows Dispatchers to advise callers of the exact location of these units should they receive a call for a cardiac arrest, and hopefully allow bystanders to access the equipment and use it before paramedics arrive. It is important to know that the

186 community can reach the Police and Fire Departments now by calling the PSCC at one phone number which is 508-475-4800.

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMS

Public education is part of our mission statement. The Department continues to support a variety of programs in an attempt to reduce fires and injuries within the community. Captain Keith Lermond and Lieutenant Craig Rossi oversee all of these programs which include Student Awareness Fire Education, Senior Citizen Student Awareness Fire Education, and our Child Passenger Safety Seat Program. In 2020, the Department received approximately $7500 in grant money to fund this portion of our mission. This funding allows us to reach all school children in grades PreK-3 and educate them about fire safety. Although we were unable to visit schools due to the pandemic, the Department is beginning to establish a virtual program specific to each grade in elementary school. And for the greater public, we continue to provide virtual CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support classes.

During the year, our Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians provided assistance to nearly 100 parents and grandparents. Realizing that nearly 99% of car seats in Massachusetts are installed incorrectly we make this service a priority. We strongly encourage expecting parents within the community to schedule a 15-minute appointment that could help to avoid a tragedy.

Launched in 2017, the Home Safety Inspections program continues to be managed by Captain Lermond. The public is strongly encouraged to call and request one; this service was provided over 50 times this year and we hope to grow this program in an effort to have a safer community. Should you be interested please call 508-389-2343 and speak with Captain Lermond directly.

187 FIRE PREVENTION

During the year our Fire Prevention Division reviewed and participated in site plan review, building plan review, and building renovation plan review. It has always been our mission to support and endorse the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire alarm systems. As we move forward we hope to strengthen our relationships with the residents, business community, and other Departments to work to serve the community well. We look forward to working on many new anticipated projects with businesses like Amazon, Atlantic Management, Partners Healthcare, and Carruth Capital. As always we would like to acknowledge our relationship with Community Development Director Fred Lonardo and the entire Building Department.

Our inspectors have worked on the following during the year:

1) Permitting 2) Final Occupancy Inspections 3) Annual Inspections 4) ABBC Inspections 5) Blasting Oversight 6) School Safety 7) Hazardous Materials Process Permits 8) Monitoring and Permitting Tank Installations 9) Welding Permits and Oversight 10) Plan Review – Building, Sprinkler, and Fire Alarm

In closing, I would like to thank all of the departments that we interact with daily for their assistance and support. Without their help the Fire Department would not be as successful in supporting its mission statement as it is. We look forward to working hard for the community and promise to keep providing you with the very best customer service possible.

Respectfully submitted, Patrick Purcell, Fire Chief

188 HISTORICAL COMMISSION

The Historical Commission protects and preserves Westborough’s historic and archaeological assets. It is a legal body under M.G.L. Chapter 40, paragraph 8D. The seven-member board is appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Jennifer Doherty is Chairman and Marjorie Peairs is Vice Chairman. Members are Heather Abraham, Cindy Dubose, Phil Mighdoll, Hazel Nourse, and Nancy Strecker. Christian Hedrick is a non-voting member and Sue Speckman is secretary. Members represent the Commission on other town boards and commissions: Master Plan Advisory Committee, Jennifer Doherty; Community Preservation Act Committee, Jennifer Doherty; Planning Board, Hazel Nourse; Design Review Board, Cindy Dubose; Hoccomonco Pond Reuse Committee, Heather Abraham. In 2020, as required under the town’s sign bylaw, the Commission reviewed 6 new business signs, and approved them or worked with the requestors to make changes. At the request of the Building Department, the Sign Application Form was updated and revised to be more user friendly. As required under the town’s demolition delay bylaw, 3 sites were visited by members, 3 sites were researched by members, 1 public hearing was held, 1 site was determined to be of historical significance, 2 demolition requests were approved, 1 was denied. The new owners of the Spurr House moved in and restored the house as their family home. This property was saved from becoming a parking lot by the hard work of Commission members and the Spurr House Advisory Committee. A letter was sent to local realtors reminding them that demolition of buildings built before 1950 must be approved by the Commission, and potential purchasers of historical real estate must be made aware of this requirement. The Commission continued to assist realtors, lawyers, homeowners, business owners, and others with assorted topics including genealogical

189 questions, information about the history of their homes, appropriate paint colors, and other changes to Historic District sites. We also provide historically appropriate street names for new developments. Historical artifacts continue to be donated by residents and friends of Westborough. Unfortunately, we lost some of our storage space this year. In 2021 we will support the work of the Community Preservation Act Committee. We hope to use Town funds to preserve historic gravestones, frame historic photographs in our collection, and purchase display cases for artifacts. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Doherty, Chairman

190 WESTBOROUGH HOUSING PARTNERSHIP The Committee has responded to requests from prospective purchasers of affordable homes and inquiries from existing affordable home owners relative to either the sale of homes or the refinance of existing mortgages. We have been requested to attend several Board of Selectmen meetings to advise on requests for approval of Eligible Purchase and Compliance Certificates and Town approval for home owners refinancing.

There are two on-going affordable housing developments in Town.

Zaara Gardens The development at 169 East Main Street known as Zaara Gardens received a comprehensive permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) in 2010 for the construction of eight homes-two of which would have been affordable homes. The developer, Farooq Ansari, requested a change to the development to increase the number of homes to 12, which would increase the number of affordable homes to three. The request was denied by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) in 2014; however the developer appealed to the Housing Court. The Housing Court ruled in favor of the developer so he has approval to build 12 homes with 3 of those homes being affordable homes. One affordable home has closed and the two remaining homes should close in the fall of 2021.

Maureen O'Hagan of MCO Housing Services is handling the marketing and lottery for the affordable homes. The Westborough Housing Partnership has received inquiries from potential affordable buyers who have been referred to MCO Housing Services.

Village Commons TOV-2 There are 15 proposed single family homes with 20 percent or 3 affordable units with detached garages. The three styles of two- story houses will be built in an attractive village setting including a community garden. The homes will all have two bedrooms with about 1,850 sq. feet. There is no age restriction. This will be a mixed use development with two commercial units of9,000 sq. ft. that front on Gleason Street. The commercial buildings will house

191 offices and retail businesses and will be built after the first 7 homes have been constructed. The Project was approved under a Special Permit as a Transit Overlay (TOV) due to its proximity to the Westborough Train Station. The Town has approved the developer's application under the Local Initiative Program for Local Action Units. The application has been filed with Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

The Westborough Housing Partnership looks forward to its ongoing role as liaison between the Town and developers to ensure that Westborough offers housing for families at all income levels.

Respectfully submitted, Gary Sanginario, Chairperson Joan Pavolis Jill Dupree Lea MacLea

192 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Information Technology Department supports all other town departments, boards, and committees by procuring, troubleshooting, and repairing computers and related technology; building and managing the town’s data networks and providing internet access; and ensuring data and system security. GIS duties include overseeing new geographic data development, administering the networked GIS software and data layers, performing spatial data analysis and professional cartography, and training in the use of all of the above.

During the past year, some notable projects: x The COVID-19 pandemic consumed significant IT resources during 2020. This included remote access, video conferencing, and rerouting phone services. Additionally, departmental staff had to adapt to a new normal which created challenges helping other departments with their information technology needs. x The Forbes Municipal Building renovation project was mostly completed in 2019. However, there remained a significant punch list at the start of 2020. Prior to the pandemic most of the punch list items were completed. Unfortunately, some punch list items will not be completed until 2021. x Previously the Town collaborated with Northborough and Shrewsbury to procure services for High Resolution GIS Orthophotography and Planimetric & Topographic Data Capture using LiDAR. Weather conditions did not allow for the flyover to occur in the spring of 2019 so it was postponed until the spring of 2020. The flyover was successfully flown on March 15th and 16th. The final delivery was expected in the fall of 2020, but because of delays it has been postponed until 2021. x Security awareness training was provided for Town staff during the first week in March.

193 x A new IT helpdesk ticket system was configured and put into limited service for a pilot run. The ticket system will be fully functional starting January 1st, 2021. x The document management system for Building and Planning scanned documents was migrated from Docuware to Laserfiche. The new platform includes a public portal which will be ready sometime in 2021. x The primary phone line (ISDN-PRI) to the Town Hall (which also provides service to other buildings) was upgraded to fiber. In a process which started two years ago with Verizon Engineering, the final switchover happened after the copper line went down again after flash flooding. The copper lines short out because the manholes between Town Hall and the Central Office fill up with water during heavy thunderstorms and/or prolonged rain events; and because the PRI uses a much higher voltage compared to regular phone lines it’s more susceptible. Since the fiber doesn’t have the same shortcomings as copper, it should end phone line outages due to flooding (which has been occurring more frequently in recent years). x The wireless network was expanded into the DPW garage to support a new diagnostic instrument used by DPW mechanics (which requires WiFi). x There were significant upgrades to several important applications which include an alarm system, a phone system manager, a security appliance, and a virtualization platform.

In addition to the above projects, the Information Technology Department continues to work diligently on its many other responsibilities. Looking ahead the role for technology continues to increase and expand across all the Town’s departments, boards, and committees.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark Stockman Information Technology Director

194

LEGAL SERVICES

Appellate Tax Board $3,059 Cable Television Contract Negotiations $171 COVID-19 $5,605 Electricity Supply Contracts $2,337 Eversource Pipeline/Worcester Feed Line Improvement Project $4,142

Forbes Municipal Building $7,258 General Real Estate $33,972 General Labor $17,727 General Legal $42,333.79 Pulte/Del Webb Chauncy Development $646 Purchase of Land at 30 Belknap Street $9,595 Purchase of Land at 31-33 Eli Whitney Street $6,365 Purchase of Land at Off Lyman Street $1,102 Purchase of Land at 9 Grove Street (considered; not purchased) $2,527 Regal Cinema $2,052 Request for Proposals/Bids $4104 Sale of the Spurr House $3,097 Town Meeting $12,692 Trail Easement $418 Zoning Compliance Issues $3,344

Legal expenses for the 2020 calendar year: $110,816.79

195 LIBRARY The Year of the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic forced the library to close its doors on March 13, 2020. Staff worked from home and continued to serve the public through a variety of creative programming to promote the state’s “stay home” orders and to stop the spread of the virus. During this period of isolation, residents were able to remain connected with the library through social media and to access resources online including newspapers, ebooks and e-audiobooks. Patrons received assistance for reference and readers’ advisory questions as well as with troubleshooting digital devices like the Kindle. Library programing moved online to Facebook and Zoom for all age groups in the community.

The library adhered to state guidelines in its reopening process, first offering a period of curbside delivery for physical items; and in August, offering in person “limited browsing” and computer use with time and capacity limits. Staff also resumed outreach services to homebound residents. We were diligent in following safety protocols, and patrons expressed appreciation for the care we have taken. The Westborough Public Library staff were committed to providing patrons what they needed throughout this difficult year.

Circulation Circulation, as expected due to the closure, dropped this year. For 2020, our overall circulation was down 23.94% over 2019, however we fared better than all other libraries in central Massachusetts. While in-person visits were down 50% because of the March through August closure, our online (ebooks/e-audio) circulation grew more than 26%. In all, the Westborough Public Library circulated more than 222,000 items in FY2020.

Programming – Keeping the Community Connected Programs for adults included book groups, a cookbook club, and hands- on crafts from prepackaged supplies offered curbside. Our most popular live ZOOM event on Coyotes attracted more than 150 patrons and their families. Adult Services Librarian, Donna Martel retired after 30 years of service and the unfilled vacancy meant fewer adult programs in the last half of the year.

196 For teens, 2020 began with a very successful Exam Cram. Over the span of three nights in January, the library hosted over 200 teens studying for midterms. Lots of snacks, including late night pizza, therapy dogs and a quiet place to study with friends was a great way to connect with teens and connect them to the many services the library provides.

The teen volunteer group, the Wave, continued to flourish in 2020. Over 40 active members met 1-2 times per month. This group planned and delivered an “Aloha Carnival” featuring snacks, crafts and entertainment for the whole community before the closure.

During the pandemic the Teen Zone stayed connected with patrons through daily Facebook Live videos and virtual game afternoons. There were over 30 videos, many featuring teens, and over 20 game programs attended by nearly 150 teens. Another successful program was the “Lost in Cyberspace” virtual escape room that hosted 60 participants.

As some restrictions were lifted, the Teen Zone continued to offer virtual events, but also added some live programs and lots of “take and make” kits. Highlights included a Candy Scavenger Hunt on Halloween, “Grow Big or Go Home” plant growing competition, and a DIY Boba Tea Kit.

The Kids’ Department kept in touch with younger patrons through a variety of virtual programs and ever popular “take and make” craft kits. Live Zoom programming by Rockabye Beats for summer and at Halloween were fun and well-attended and Pop Up Art School’s Dragons program was popular as well. During the school year the Kids’ Department offered a STEM Beginnings Young Scientists program which was a great addition to the regular school experience. Overall the Kids’ Department offered 195 programs attended by more than 6,000 participants.

The Friends of the Westborough Public Library was a generous supporter of all library programming throughout the year. We are thankful for their ongoing commitment to raising money through book sales, including a pandemic sale outside this past fall.

197 The Year Ahead The Westborough Public Library is still number 4 on a waitlist for a $9.4 million construction grant approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The intent is still to renovate the historic 1906 building and construct a larger, more modern addition to serve the needs of a growing Westborough community into the future. The Westborough Public Library Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, continues to accept donations and plans to launch a capital campaign in the near future to offset some of the financial impact of the project to taxpayers.

Respectfully submitted, Maureen Amyot, Library Director

Board of Trustees: Mary Johnston, Chair William Linnane Karen Fay, Vice Chair Dorothy Mello Kate Daly, Secretary James Holmes Edward Baldwin, Treasurer

198 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Background and Responsibilities

In 1986, Congress passed the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act requiring each governor to appoint a state emergency response commission with a charge of dividing the state into planning districts and appointing local emergency planning committees (LEPCs). The legislation required the committees have representation from a specified number of interest groups such as elected and local officials, law enforcement, emergency management, fire services, emergency medical services, health, local environmental and transportation agencies, hospitals, broadcast and print media, community groups, and representatives of facilities subject to the emergency planning and community right-to-know requirements. The Westborough LEPC is fully certified and eligible for technical assistance in developing exercises and plan updating.

Administration Like all areas of the world this year the LEPC was impacted by COVID and was not able to conduct in person meetings. The plan for 2021 is to conduct the meetings of the committee through a virtual format. Fortunately, the LEPC did receive a grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) which allowed the LEPC to conduct a table top exercise (TTX). The TTX brought together both private and public leadership in addressing a disaster in the community. This exercise was conducted by an independent party who evaluated our response and made recommendations for further improvements. The exercise was critical to the LEPC as it was conducted as a requirement to renew the certification the LEPC.

The upcoming year is a renewal year for the LEPC as we will seek approval from MEMA for full certification. Full certification for the LEPC last for five years and makes the LEPC eligible to apply for various grants through MEMA.

Public Outreach The town maintained its contract with the CodeRED communications system. This system played an important role in the notification to Town Residents during the COVID pandemic. Many residents complimented the Fire Department for their use of the system in communicating during

199 the pandemic. Through the Fire Department, the LEPC has continued to promote the use of CodeRed for all of its intended purposes.

Respectfully submitted,

Jason P. Ferschke Deputy Fire Chief LEPC Chair

200 MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE

The Municipal Building Committee (MBC) met 13 times overseeing the renovation of the Forbes Building during this year. The Committee meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM. All meetings are posted on the Town’s web site and with the Town Clerk’s office. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the meetings have moved to Zoom meetings in accordance with the Governor’s requirements. The meetings can be viewed online and on local cable tv in live time. Past meetings can be viewed on Westborough TV’s web site. During the past year, our Chairman, Robert Brown, resigned from the Committee. We thank Bob for his many years of dedicated service. Selectman Ian Johnson has joined the Committee as the Selectmen’s Representative and as a full member. We look forward to working with Ian. Alan Gordon has been elected to replace Bob as Chairman and Dexter Blois is Vice Chairman. The Committee continues to work with our Project Manager (OPM) and with the project’s architect to bring this renovation project to a conclusion. We continue working with Five Star, and their subcontractors to finalize the punch list that exists. It appears that the punch list is being worked on with the HVAC units being the major issues remaining. We have worked with the project’s architect to apply to the state for variances to the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board. The Committee would like to thank Town Manager Kristi Williams and Building Commissioner Fred Leonardo for their assistance during this project. We would also like to recognize the efforts of James Stewart, who along with being a member of this Committee, is also facilities manager for the town. We anticipate finishing the project in the spring of 2021 with an open house shortly afterwards. Respectfully, Alan Gordon, Chairman Dexter Blois, Vice Chairman Peter O’Neil Earl Storey James Stewart Ian Johnson

201 OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

The Westborough Open Space Preservation Committee (OSPC) was originally created by an act of Town Meeting in 1987. Over the past 25 years, the committee has worked to advocate for the protection of open space in the Town of Westborough. The Committee's mission was reestablished by Town Meeting in the spring of 2011, and the committee is now charged with updating the Open Space and Recreation Plan, advocating for the protection and use of open space in Westborough and providing recommendations to the Board of Selectmen related to Chapter 61A land.

During 2020, the Open Space Committee, in coordination with the Board of Selectmen, organized and contributed to the acquisition of two large parcels of land which are now protected open space in perpetuity. The Town funded the purchases using the Open Space Fund, The Walkup Robinson Trust and the Sale of Real Estate account.

These properties are:

The Zwicker property, a 31.4 acre site, which the Town purchased for $1,000,000. The Depres property, a 66.5 acre site, which the Town purchased for $2,300,000.

Respectfully submitted, Mark Silverberg, Chairperson

202 PARKING CLERK

The Office of the Parking Clerk contracts with Kelley & Ryan to provide Deputy Collector tracking and collection services. As a result, Westborough is able to offer a variety of online ticket information and payment options by logging onto: www.kelleyryan.com

Payments still may be made by mail or in person at the Selectmen’s Office at 34 W. Main St. or at any Kelley & Ryan office location within the Commonwealth (see their website for field location addresses).

Please Note: Ticket fines are combined with all other incoming Town revenues, thereby lowering the total amount to be raised through taxes in order to cover the Town’s operating budget.

PARKING TICKET TIMETABLE Day 1: Parking Ticket Issued, Appeal Period Begins

Day 21 (i.e. after 3 weeks): Appeal Period Ends, Surcharges Attach to Unanswered Tickets

Day 51 (i.e. 30 days after appeal period ends): Unanswered Tickets Are Flagged at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Additional $20 RMV Surcharge Attaches

The RMV and “Non-Renewable” Status: The RMV monitors the payment of all motor vehicle violations and excise taxes. The RMV now places an individual with ANY outstanding ticket violations or excise tax delinquencies into a “Non- Renewable Status” and will not allow renewal of automobile registration OR driver’s license to that individual until all outstanding violations (parking, excise taxes, moving violations, etc. for any and all municipalities within the Commonwealth) are paid in full. NOTE: Debit/credit card payments made online through Kelley & Ryan get cleared at the Registry within 30 minutes of payment.

203

IMPORTANT PARKING REMINDERS

WINTER PARKING BAN: November 1 to April 1 Between the hours of 11 P.M. and 7 A.M. No parking on any Town street for a period of more than one hour. $10 per violation.

OVERTIME PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA: Please Note: ALL available street parking downtown is TIME RESTRICTED PARKING. Year-round street parking in the Town center during business hours (9am - 6pm) is limited to either 1 or 2 hours as posted. $20 per violation

TOWN HALL PARKING LOT: The lot behind the Town Hall is an extension of Town Hall property and is reserved for Town employees and those having business in the Town Hall. Use of this parking lot is restricted as designated by posted signage. Violators are subject to ticketing and/or towing.

FREE UNRESTRICTED PARKING DOWNTOWN AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN PARKING LOT!

Located off South Street behind the new South Street Diner, parking in the renovated Municipal Parking Lot is free and without the limits imposed on street parking in the downtown area. This lot is accessible from South Street, between buildings #26 and #38 or from Cottage Street behind the new Central One Credit Union.

The Parking Clerk can be contacted at (508) 366-3030.

Respectfully submitted by Karen Bain-Morgado, Parking Clerk

204 PLANNING BOARD

The Westborough Planning Board carries out its duties and responsibilities under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL). In 1936, the State Legislature decided that local governments should have power over the developing character of their communities. This power was formally enacted under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 41, Section 81-A.

The responsibility and authority of local Planning Boards as governed by MGL, Chapter 41, require that the Board should establish goals and objectives for future growth of their Town. The Planning Board shall make special studies, (Chapter 41, Sections 81-C), and when necessary prepare plans of the resources, possibilities, and needs of the Town concerning issues that the Board believes requires such consideration. These studies could consider any of the elements of the Master Plan, examined in greater detail as an individual study, or could consist of a detailed study of: a portion of the community, population growth, housing, economic issues, or other studies that the Planning Board deems appropriate.

In March 2020, Member Mark Silverberg continued as Chairman of the Board. Other members of the Board continuing their terms include Vice-Chairman James Ball, Timothy Paris, and Hazel Nourse. Tim Koehler was elected to a five-year term replacing William Spencer who stepped off the Board after serving a productive five years. We are very grateful to our Board members for their continued service to the community.

Under Chapter 41, Section 81-A a Planning Board may employ experts and clerical and other assistants. The Board employs a full-time Town Planner, Jim Robbins and one full-time Administrative Assistant, Kristen Belanger to handle the Boards’ workload. Kristen also serves as administrative staff to the Design Review Board, the Economic Development Committee and the Active Transportation and Safety Committee.

In addition to serving the Planning Board, the Town Planner is a member of the Economic Development Committee. He also serves as an advisor to the Design Review Board; the Master Plan Advisory

205 Committee; the Active Transportation and Safety Committee; the Municipal Vulnerability Study Committee; the Affordable Housing Study Committee and the Worcester-Framingham Commuter Rail Task Force. He is a representative to the I-495 Partnership, and the Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors. Mr. Robbins continues in his third term serving the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-MA) as the Central Massachusetts Representative to the State Chapter of the National Association. Mr. Robbins represents planning, zoning and land use interests of Worcester County as part of his role in service to APA-MA.

The Planning Board works in cooperation with the Board of Selectmen, the Design Review Board, the Economic Development Committee, the School Committee, the School Sites and Facilities Committee, the Recreation Department, the Board of Health, the Building Department, the Fire Department, the Open Space Preservation Committee, the Master Plan Advisory Committee, Active Transportation and Safety Committee, the Town Assessor, the Department of Public Works and the Town Engineer to keep them apprised of new projects, plans, and future developments impacting the Town's municipal services.

The impact of the COVID virus has had a significant impact on the local economy and the rate of new construction in Town. Despite this fact, the Planning Board continues at a busy pace. Currently, Westborough has five (5) active residential subdivisions in various stages of construction and two (2) newly proposed subdivisions in the plan review phase. The new Transit Orient Village (T-OV) project known as “Village Commons” continues construction. Village Commons is a mixed use development with two commercial buildings and 15 cottage style dwellings with some attached and detached garages. “Reservoir Estates” off Olde Coach Road containing 6 single family residential lots has had a temporary delay of construction. Renewed construction of homes is anticipated in 2021. A new single family subdivision on Mt. Pleasant Street to be known as “Silver Hollow Estates” has completed roadway and utility installation and began construction of houses this past summer. The project contains 26 single family homes. A new phase of the existing “Ridings” subdivision to be known as “The Ridings II” has been approved and will contain 19 new residential lots at the end of Harvest Way. The project is anticipated to begin roadway construction this coming

206 summer 2021. The final phase of single family homes of the “Orchards” off Orchard Hill Road nears completion.

The Pulte Homes Group continues the redevelopment of a portion of the Westborough State Hospital. Known as Del Webb at Chauncy Lake, the project contains 700 age-restricted (55+ and older) owner occupied condominiums. A variance was granted by the Board of Appeals in December 2019 to remove the requirement for an affordable housing component. The variance requires that the Town receive $9,000,000 apportioned into14 payments from the developer, Pulte Homes of New England, over the life of the project construction to offset the loss of the affordable units at the project site. The Planning Board’s special permit also requires the developer to build 25 affordable housing units off-site within three years of the commencement of construction at the Del Webb Chauncy Lake project site or to pay the Town $1.4 million specifically for the purpose of creating affordable housing elsewhere in Town.

The first two residential buildings of Del Webb at Chauncy Lake obtained occupancy in 2020. The project will also provide a clubhouse to serve the retirement community and connections to abutting public walking and biking trails and will provide new future sidewalks along Lyman Street.

On the commercial side of development, a new 150,000 square foot research and development building at 800 West Park Drive for the new home of the Olympus Corporation was completed in December 2020. Olympus expects to occupy the building in spring 2021. Olympus is a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures. Olympus has made a nearly $45-million investment in its new facility. It will move up to 400 employees from its other Massachusetts locations, with plans for increased hiring over the next five years.

Early in 2020, the Planning Board approved an application by Atlantic Management to redevelop the former headquarters of Astra Pharmaceutical at 50 Otis Street. Atlantic Management and Amazon Robotics will invest a combined $75 million to create a 350,000 square foot facility, including corporate offices, research and development

207 labs, and manufacturing space. Amazon says the innovation lab will create about 200 tech and advanced manufacturing jobs.

It is the goal of the Board to provide new opportunities for business growth and redevelopment. In addition to subdivision approval, the Planning Board also is responsible for Site Plan Review, Special Permits for commercial and industrial projects in the Highway Business District, Earth Moving Special Permits and Special Permits for projects in the Downtown Planning Overlay District (DPOD), Transit- Oriented Village District (T-OV), Gateway 2 District (G2) and Senior Living Overlay District (SLO).

The Planning Board conducts projects and studies related to the Town's Master Plan. The Board works in cooperation with other Town departments, committees, citizen organizations, and residents involving planning issues. In 2020, the Master Plan Advisory Committee completed Phase I, “Westborough Explores”, of the three phase plan process. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., (VHB) is the Plan Consultant. The Master Plan Advisory Committee, Chaired by Lester Hensley with Hazel Nourse as Vice-Chair holds public meetings to discuss data and findings, formulate the goals and objectives and propose actions to be reviewed and considered in Phase II of the Plan “Westborough Considers”. In February of 2020, the Advisory Committee held a public hearing that was attended by 120 residents of Town. The Committee received valuable input and suggestions now being considered and worked into the goals and actions of the Plan going forward. Since the onset of the COVID virus, the Committee has met virtually. All meetings are in public session and are shown on Westborough TV. The public is invited to attend and participate remotely through the prescribed process identified on the Master Plan Advisory Committee agendas. Agendas can be seen on the Town web page at the Town Clerk’s page and the Master Plan webpage at https://westboroughmasterplan.com/.

Among the topics included for study in the Plan are Land Use Regulation; Housing; Economic Development; Open Space and Recreation; Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources; Public Facilities and Services; Transportation; Sustainability and Climate Change; and Public Health. There will be numerous public meetings during the 14- 16 month plan process. Public participation is welcomed and

208 encouraged. To stay up to date, offer your thoughts, and see where we are in the process visit the Master Plan webpage at https://westboroughmasterplan.com/. For questions on the Master Plan, please contact Jim Robbins, Town Planner, by email ([email protected]) or by phone (508-366-3055). Listed below is a summary of development proposals submitted for review and/or acted upon by the Planning Board in 2020.

2020 LOT RELEASES, ANR’s & EARTH MOVING PERMITS SUMMARY

Subdivision Foundation and Lot Releases in 2020 = 15 Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans approve in 2020 = 6 Earth Moving Permits filed in 2020 = 0

PLANNING BOARD ACTIVITY 2016 through 2020:

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ANR'S (Plans acted upon 5 3 4 5 6 Preliminary Subdivisions (# Plans filed) 0 1 3 2 2 Definitive Subdivisions (# Plans filed) 1 0 1 1 1 Special Permits (# Plans filed or granted) 1 3 6 3 1 Lot Releases 10 9 9 7 15 (# of subdivision lots released) Subdivision Concept Plans 1 2 2 2 1 Earth Moving Special Permits (# Plans filed) 2 0 1 1 0 Site Plan Review NA NA NA 3 3

The Westborough Planning Board represents the interests of the Town's

209 residents in planning for beneficial local growth and development. Your ideas and input are needed, desired and encouraged.

Respectfully submitted, Mark Silverberg, Chairman Hazel Nourse James Ball, Vice-Chairman Tim Koehler Timothy Paris

210 POLICE DEPARTMENT

This report will highlight several new initiatives and also recognize a recent new hires, as well as issues the agency dealt with due to the pandemic/COVID-19.

The staffing study previously conducted recommended we hire 15 officers. As a result of the study we added one lateral transfer, Officer Bohdan Bukhenik. Due to open positions we hired lateral Transfers, Officer’s Elysha O’Brien, William Ethier, Jonathan Hale, Peter Gerardi, and Tomasz Tepper. All recently hired Officers have acclimated quickly and have proven to be productive, community policing oriented professionals. We can’t thank the community enough for their support as we work to address our staffing needs. The new positions bring our ranks to 36 sworn officers.

Community Policing continues to be an integral part of the Westborough Police Department’s Mission. We have reinstituted the bicycle patrol program; written a grant through Advocates allowing us to have a clinician with our officers “live-time” assisting those battling substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Although this initiative includes the Towns of Southborough and Northborough we could justify having a full time program within the Westborough Police Department. Westborough, Southborough and Northborough were unable to host our 3RD Annual Regional Police Youth Academy and our first Borough Citizen Police Academy that was scheduled due to COVID-19.

We attended the Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast and other school related fundraising events. I, along with command staff and other employees, attended numerous religious and community events. Many of our programs were temporally halted this past year due to COVID-19: “Breakfast with the Chief” the first Friday of every month at our Senior Center to educate and meet with community members. Rape Aggression Defense Training, Citizen Police Academy, and Community Speakers Bureau event to name a few. We did hold our

211 first ever “Handcuff/Extinguish Hunger” event this year and this initiative to provide food for those in need was overwhelmingly supported by the community. We also had a Halloween event whereby our community policing unit went to several locations in town and handed out candy to children. We did this safely understanding the current health concerns we are facing. Prior to the Pandemic we participated on Community Reading Day at the elementary schools. We assisted the library by delivering books to residents during the pandemic. We also delivered Thanksgiving meals to those homebound. We also participated and supported the Special Olympics “Over the Edge” repelling fundraiser in Boston. We again supported cancer foundations by participating in the “Pink Patch Project” and also held another “No Shave November” supporting our veteran services.

The number one complaint we still receive is related to traffic. We developed a Traffic Officer position last year and Officer Dominic Annunziata was selected to perform motor vehicle enforcement on a full- time basis. Due to the high number of complaints we have decided to continue with our Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P). All residents or concerned citizens can visit our web page or the Town of Westborough web page and fill out a traffic enforcement request. That request is forwarded to Sergeant Luce and Officer Annunziata who set up assignments in areas of concern. At the completion of the enforcement Sergeant Luce or Officer Annunziata will contact the concerned person and advise them of the results.

We continue to have a very active Social Media Unit, (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), that continually posts to educate, inform and at times show the lighter side of life.

The K-9 Program continues to flourish, Officer Caleb Polseno and his partner “Lukas” graduated from Narcotic School this past year and are now certified in narcotic detection.

212 The following is a list of grants applied for and dollar amounts received:

1. Jail Diversion Program Grant 91,000 2. Body Worn Camera Grant 39,530 3. Bullet Proof Vest Grant 895.00 4. Traffic Grant 12,000

TOTAL $ 143,425.00

The Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, (CEMLEC), is a regional law enforcement entity that serves over 70 Communities throughout Central Massachusetts. I am tasked as President of CEMLEC, whereby I oversee all Divisions lead by a Unit Control Chief. The following Westborough Officers serve on CEMLEC in their designated assignments: Accident Reconstruction Sergeant Luce, Motorcycle Unit Detective Croft and Officer McCrae, K-9 Unit Officer Polseno and his partner Lukas, Drone Unit Sergeant Luce, Sergeant Daniels, Officer Johnson, Officer McCrae, Officer Trainor and Officer Atchue, SWAT Sergeant Rossi.

I am currently Second Vice President with the Central Mass Police Chiefs Association and will assume the role of President in two years. I’m honored to advocate for the needs of Westborough and Central Massachusetts and to that end I was nominated to be a voting member on the Central Massachusetts Homeland Security Council.

We have a strong career development training program and facilitated funding to make this initiative a reality. Officers have received specialized training in the areas of crime scene evidence collection, photography, firearms, defensive tactics, supervision, sex assault investigations, elder affairs, de-escalation training, interview and interrogation training, accident reconstruction, Anti-Bias Fair and Impartial training.

You will see the statistical data below clearly shows the need to continue to add sworn personnel to the department.

213 2019 2020

Calls for Service 25,877 25,624

IBR Charges 1486 1679

Arrests 144 213

Protective Custody 5 22

Motor Vehicle Citations 5,873 4,513

Accidents 690 389

Detective Bureau Snapshot

The Westborough Police Department Detective Bureau investigated over 180 cases for the year.

This included:

39 Larceny / Credit Card Fraud Cases Over 30 Sex Crimes 35 Juvenile / SRO Incidents 12 Unattended Deaths 11 Breaking and Entering’s 7 Missing Person Reports 7 Fire Investigations 7 Forgeries / Uttering 1 Armed Robbery 1 Assault and Battery Dangerous Weapon

This past year has been extremely satisfying and challenging as your police department. COVID-19 and the issues around the country that have created a call for police reform have been felt here in Westborough. Crime Bill Legislation is being formulated and I want the community to know that practices that were utilized by law

214 enforcement in other States do not occur here in Westborough. We continue to implement best practices and policies/procedures to ensure we meet the needs of the community. We are in the process to become an Accredited Agency in Massachusetts in the coming year.

COVID-19 has been extremely challenging as we continue to navigate and meet the needs of the community during these unprecedented times. Safety procedures and policies have been implemented and overall the agency has remained healthy. We look forward to normalcy and are being vaccinated during the month of January and February 2021.

The internal and external support has been nothing short of amazing. Your police department is truly inspired to reach their full potential by providing public safety services second to none. I would like to take this opportunity to commend my entire sworn and civilian staff for their outstanding and dedicated service to the agency, Town of Westborough and our Regional Partners. I’m honored to lead and work alongside such true professionals.

Lastly, to the Town Manager, Department Heads, Elected Officials, Volunteers, Business Community, Residents and all Town Employees, I thank you for your support and service. I most definitely believe it takes a village to get the job done and Westborough truly has an outstanding village, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we are entrusted and honored to serve.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeffrey A. Lourie, Chief of Police

215 RECREATION DEPARTMENT The Recreation Department started off 2020 in typical fashion, anticipating the Rec Basketball playoffs and championships, planning our summer programs, and excited for warmer weather which mean Lake Chauncy would be opening. Like the rest of the world our plans were interrupted by the pandemic. We had to make a lot of tough decisions, basically canceling all of our traditional programming. Our department’s goals quickly changed to running programs and activities for residents that were safe, fun, and helped keep people positive during such uncertain times. Here is a look at what we accomplished.

Programs offered:

Total # Total # Program Sessions Program Sessions Participants Participants Golf (Westborough Golf Adventure Kids 3 18 9 113 Course) Basketball (Various 3 94 Horseback Riding 1 23 Ages) Archery 3 40 Nature Discovery 2 28 Outdoor Adventure/High Soccer (Best Soccer) 4 92 10 42 Adventure Farm to Plate 1 10 Build a Penguin 1 6 Mini Playground 1 17 Music w/ Mr. Vic 2 18 Chess (Virtual) 1 10 Pre - Season Basketball Clinics 4 79 Golf (Juniper Hills) 6 28 Field Hockey/Lacrosse 1 24 Tennis in the Parks 3 24 Special Olympics Dance 1 9 Kiddie Kickers 1 10 Facebook Live activities Varied Varied Special Olympics 1 38 Parent/Child Fantasy Football 1 12 Soccer Ski/Snowboard 1 28

Special Events/ Activities

x On Saturday April 11th the Rec Department drove around a special spring bunny in the back of a town pickup truck. We covered almost all of Westborough in just over 2.5 hours. Special thanks to Westborough Police Department for being our lead vehicle and keeping our bunny safe! This event was special because things with the pandemic were still so uncertain, kids were pulled out of schools and all of our lives had come to a full stop. We hope this small parade brought some cheer to town residents. x 1st annual town scarecrow building contest. We had almost 20

216 local businesses and over 30 residents participate in this fun contest. Residents built scarecrows and displayed them in various businesses then we encouraged residents to get out and vote for their favorite scarecrows. x The Recreation Department typically hosts a large Halloween party, while we weren’t able to do that we still found ways to have Halloween fun by offering online activities including, stories, trivia and a raffle! We also hosted a virtual Halloween 5k which had almost 45 participants! x For 2 weeks leading up to Thanksgiving we hid clues around town and encouraged residents to get out and search for Townie the Turkey. Roche Bros. generously donated 20 small denomination gift cards that we used as prizes. We had over 35 families that reported that they had found Townie!

Facility Updates and Accomplishments:

x The Recreation Department is charged with providing safe, clean and accessible recreation facilities for town residents. We like to extend a special thanks to, Earl Storey and the Department of Public Works for overseeing the maintenance of the town’s facilities. x With a generous donation from resident, Nelson Ball we were able to convert the 2 tennis courts on Lyman St to 4 more pickleball courts. We now have 8 pickleball courts on Lyman St, the most outdoor courts in our area!

x Assisted with the management and funding of regular ongoing maintenance at all fields and facilities. This regular maintenance includes work to fencing, shelters, storage containers, lighting, court surfaces, playgrounds, parking lots, etc. We also provide portable restrooms and necessary signage at town facilities. Using funds only from the Recreation Revolving accounts and Fields account, there is no annual budget for this ongoing maintenance/management. x In addition to setting policies for facility & field use, we coordinate the scheduling and the permitting of all town fields & facilities. Each year there is an increase in demand for time on town ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, gymnasiums, and playgrounds by residents and non-residents including local Westborough businesses

217 x Lake Chauncy was closed this year but we did begin algae treatments to help with the algae problem we have had over the years. We also continued with the annual weed treatment. The cost of both of those programs comes to almost $17,000. Paid for directly out of the Recreation Revolving account at no cost to tax payers.

The department’s current budget consists of three full-time salaries for the Director, Program Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. All expenses and part-time/seasonal wages are covered through fees and program receipts.

We would like to thank our current recreation commission members, Earl Storey (chair), Beth Travis, Bill Clausen, Colleen Dowd, and Brian Kate for their efforts and decision making on our policies.

We take great pride in the first-rate facilities currently provided to the residents of Westborough, as well as being able to offer quality programming at very affordable prices.

Respectfully, Jennifer Kirkland

218 SCHOOL COMMITTEE

On behalf of the Westborough School Committee, I respectfully submit our annual report for the 2019 – 2020 school year.

Westborough continues to remain one of the highest-achieving, well- respected school districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The School Committee is extremely proud of our outstanding, hard-working students and the talented faculty and staff who are fully engaged in educating and caring for our children. Our students continue to excel in academics, fine arts, athletics, and social and emotional competencies, due to their strong investment in their own education and the dedication of our highly qualified staff. The parents and caregivers in our district are involved, supportive, generous partners at every grade level.

The school district’s excellent reputation continues to attract people who want to live and work in our vibrant Westborough community. The School Committee works collaboratively with stakeholders to maintain a high-quality educational experience for all students. We recognize the importance of inclusion and equity for every student, in every classroom across our 6 school buildings, in our early childhood center, and at the BORO Program. We welcome and embrace the diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages, backgrounds, identities, learning styles, and abilities that are a part of our school community.

Our district has now entered into our third contract, this time for four years, with our current superintendent and Town resident, Amber Bock. Superintendent Bock has successfully brought the district’s first five- year strategic plan to a close. In March of 2020, just as we were about to begin mapping out the next five-year strategic plan, the COVID-19 pandemic upended our lives.

We closed our school buildings for what we anticipated was going to be a few weeks. However, it turned out to be for the rest of the school year.

219 Because we had already initiated an Alternative Learning Day program to use on snow days, our administration and staff quickly got students up and running for distanced, virtual learning. We provided students who needed them with devices and assisted those who needed internet access. Teachers provided instruction from their living rooms, dining rooms, and home office spaces, and students logged on from bedrooms, kitchens, and basement playrooms. With heavy hearts, we had to cancel the prom, the senior ball, all spring sports, the high school play performance, all the spring concerts and school trips, and postpone high school graduation until August. The new normal became drive through drop-off and pick-up lines at the schools, teacher parades through the town, a memory walk for high school seniors and their families at the track, and an amazing graduation parade through the center of Town.

Throughout the school year, we continued to collaborate with the Massachusetts School Building Authority to build a new Annie E. Fales Elementary School. We look forward to the successful completion of this project in the Fall of 2021.

The School Committee adopted the following goals for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Formulate and approve the school district’s new five-year strategic plan and complete the current strategic plan’s list of initiatives. 2. Enhance communication and nurture effective relationships with local and state government officials, Town boards, and the community. 3. Complete annual budget process in a fiscally responsible manner that respects the values of our town while meeting our community’s educational mission.

220 4. Utilize the data dashboard information to provide the community with a consistent and transparent set of benchmarks for comparison of our performance to other communities. 5. Collaborate with the town departments regarding housing and school enrollment. 6. Successfully implement the construction of the new Fales School and continue to support community capital projects. In closing, we are truly grateful for our town’s strong commitment to education. Our students are members of our community and our community members are both students and school staff. Our buildings and grounds are enjoyed by many people in town for recreation and events. We strive to consistently provide a warm and welcoming environment to our students and their families. It is very clear that the Town of Westborough puts education as a top priority for all the families who call Westborough home today.

Kristen Vincent Chair, Westborough School Committee

221 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

As the Superintendent of Schools, I am pleased to submit the 2019-2020 Town Report on behalf of the Westborough Leadership Team and our district colleagues.

The memories of this time and the history of the year will be marked by the COVID-19 Pandemic that impacted every facet of our lives. Public schooling across the country was closed to in-person learning as varied stages of illness shut down communities. On March 13th, the Westborough Public Schools closed to in-person instruction along with a wave of other districts facing uncertainty about safety. It was opening night for the Westborough High School musical, Evita, and cast members stepped back just hours before the performance.

Just two weeks later, after mobilizing substantial district wide collaborative planning with faculty, we launched a Remote Learning Platform and started daily attendance for all Westborough students to access their education online from home. Overnight, the instructional work of teaching and learning required moment-to-moment innovation by teachers, while technology specialists worked daily with families to provide access and connectivity to all learners. Our 1:1 technology initiative, now well established for several years, provided the fundamental backbone of our teaching response to the district’s 4,000 students. I commend the active and committed response of Westborough faculty and staff for their ability to effectively pivot with innovation and focus.

As schools and much of our wider community would remain closed to public events, the community stepped forward to provide a spirit of connection and care. While the term “social distancing” became a standard part of our vernacular, so did “car parades and zoom parties.” In a tremendous outpouring of community support, the Westborough Spirit Committee planned a car parade for the graduating Seniors that

222 processed through the downtown with a full police escort while the community came out to cheer. The Senior Baccalaureate was held virtually on June 5th and students and their families then experienced the first ever “Senior Stroll”, an outdoor distanced walk throughout the campus to enjoy the decorated posters of every member of the graduating class. As families waved to others from social distances, everyone remarked on the special connection and meaningfulness of the event. On August 1st, several months after their last day of high school, we hosted a promised in-person outdoor graduation on the stadium turf.

A memorable event of the year was the groundbreaking on February 17, 2020 for construction of the new Annie E. Fales Elementary School. While social distancing restrictions required a small modest opening tribute, the anticipated completion of this building in 2021 represents the culmination of four years of planning to meet Westborough’s enrollment growth. This innovative school design will provide the first “net-zero” municipal building in Westborough, and illustrates the growing commitment of the community to look toward more climate impact awareness and a developing focus on sustainability. School Building Committee Chair, Steve Doret, has worked with focus and skill to oversee the project, along with other committee members, Maryann Stannard, Robert Ferguson, Shelby Marshall, Andrew Bradley, Chris Jayavendra, Irene Oliver, and Amber Bock.

Financial Support: The mission and vision of the district continues to be supported and funded by the commitment of the Westborough community. As a district, we will continue to be good stewards of the monies provided by Town Meeting. The School Department budget appropriation for the 2019-2020 year was approved by the School Committee at $52,806,278, a 2.98% increase from the previous year.

During the 2019-2020 year, the Massachusetts Department of Education calculated per-pupil costs on an all-funds basis that includes grants, receipts, and local appropriations. The reports for Fiscal Year

223 2019 indicated that Westborough’s per pupil cost of $16,907 was $242 below the state average of $17,149. Figures for Fiscal Year 2020 were not yet available.

The 2019-2020 budget implementation was impacted by the unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic that resulted in extensive unanticipated financial complexities due to cascading program changes and modifications. Working collaboratively with the town, these changes were managed effectively to minimize tax losses being faced by our community.

Closing: The record of the Annual Report will mark in history the challenges of the pandemic faced by our community, and the larger world. It has posed remarkable challenges, and in Westborough, our community will also remember it as a time where we joined together to work in support of caring for all of those who work here, or call it home.

Respectfully submitted, Amber Bock Superintendent of Schools

224 WESTBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL STATEMENT JULY 1, 2019 - JUNE 30, 2020

BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE

APPROPRIATION 52,806,278 52,699,782 106,496 ACCOUNTS

FEDERAL & STATE OPENING RECEIVED EXPENDED CLOSING GRANT ACCTS BALANCE BALANCE Big Yellow School 0 500 0 500 Bus Early Childhood - 0 34,877 34,351 526 EEC SPED ESHS Nurse (Natick 0 5,000 4,423 577 grant partnership) SEI RETELL 0 0 0 0 Special Education 0 937,317 729,467 207,851 IDEA 94-142 SPED Early 0 0 0 0 Childhood Improvement SPED Program 0 0 0 0 Improvement Teacher Quality Title 2,020 31,001 33,021 0 IIA Title I 0 83,022 81,021 2,001 Title III / LEP 2,484 32,041 28,022 6,504 Title III Summer 0 0 0 0 Title III Immigrant 5,482 42,133 45,262 2,353 Title IV Student 313 10,000 10,312 1 Academic Enrichment REVOLVING ACCOUNTS

225 Activity Fee ($140K 267,086 214,662 122,251 359,497 transferred to Music & Stadium Project) Athletic Gate 32,608 16,162 3,367 45,403 Circuit Breaker 1,950,487 1,465,223 1,950,487 1,465,223 Community 1,724,958 801,128 854,526 1,671,560 Education Facility Usage 116,125 66,935 1,478 181,582 Lost Books 15,065 1,426 173 16,318 Miscellaneous/Gifts 29,593 106,140 94,591 41,142 Music 20,804 15,000 20,991 14,813 Prof. 2,575 180 1,440 1,315 Development/Cont. Education School Choice 151,374 0 0 151,374 School Lunch 872,583 817,906 994,166 696,323 Stadium Renovation 182 0 0 182 Gifts Student AP/PSAT 16,045 75,135 59,108 32,072 Exams Tuition / Preschool 622,187 389,863 358,174 653,876 Tuition / 757,548 332,657 150,498 939,707 Kindergarten Tuition / Summer 99,953 1,940 5,306 96,587 School Turkey Trot 1,623 0 0 1,623 WETF Technology 16,848 0 1,493 15,355 Gift Voc Tech SPED 18- 28,904 38,681 45622 21,963 22 year (BORO)

226 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 First Name Middle Last Name Bisan Malek Abou Afach Nicole Elizabeth Alexander Kevin Medeiros Alves Adiel Sharon Amos Isabella Elise Angelini Anjali Anilkumar Francisco Jose Arias-Benitez Thomas James Armstrong Taylor Michael Bacon Alexander Michael Badger Rhea Balasubramanian Caroline Louise Baldwin Jackson Walker Barry Timothy Francis Barry Adehl Anthony Bavar Anne Elizabeth Beckman Peter Forbush Bersani Navdev Singh Bimrah Joshua Larkin Board Fiona Simone Boyd Keelan Rome Boyle Sydney Gabrielle Breen Madison Faith Bromm Jennifer Ann Brown Audrey Elizabeth Buck Avery Eleanor Budnik

227 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Syam Indiana Buradagunta William Joseph Burger Charles Evan Burlile Helen Yi Shan Cai Alexander Joseph Calhoun Justin Edward Cappuccio Holly Elizabeth Carew Julie Anne Carrier Allison Casten Hailey Rose Cerniglia Asael Cespedes Lauren Elisabeth Chandler Rupkatha Chatterjee David Arturo Cianci Ethan James Clark Paul Jacob Allen Connelly Valeria Contreras Sarah Elizabeth Corcoran Iona Gwennie Cotton Philip Grant Crane Yasmin Cruz Aierken Daifulun Gabriella Marie Daniele Carl Nicholas Dankwardt Adam Charles Dapolite Anirban Dasgupta Rebeca Camara De Sousa

228 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Thomas Donald DeCoursey Dulce Sofia DePaz Vinayaka Vivekanand Desai Cassandra Faith Dicker Audrey Michelle Didier Lea Denise Donovan Tara Violet Dupree Michael Robert Durr Sophie Eliana Eisenthal Nardine Nader Fayez Faheem Maya Judith Farizon Josephine Rich Ferguson Lydia Ann Ferreira Katelyn Marie Firth Samuel Orsay Fonseca Michael Richard Gagne Noah Dunton Garvey Robert William Garvey Owen John Gately Corina Catherine Gencarelli Jessica Rose Geng Nicolette M Georgotas Cecilia Marie Goetz Tyler David Gomes Merola Raafat Gouhar Madeleine Louise Graves-Witherell Olivia Perkins Graves-Witherell

229 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Gabrielle Ruobing Gu Stella Z Gu Ryan Michael Guilbeau Luis Antonio Guncay Emily Christine Hamel Emma Jayne Hardin Pranav Hariharan Nicole Ryan Hippeli Cassidy Erin Ho Alyssa Ann Hogan Alexander Brennan Honan Scott Donovan Horsfall Basim Hussain Tanishka Indorekar Yan Elisha Inhaber- Siddharth Yong-En Iyer Gionni Jewel-Takim Jacob Riti Jain Jeremy William James Graceann Rogers Johnson Keithlander Samuel Jonassaint Laura Avila Junqueira Cassie Leah Kadish Max Jared Kaplan Sam Lucas Kaplan Nyle Khan Kashani Jackson Joseph Katz

230 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Reuben Emil Kaufman Arshleen Kaur Dominic Shu-Ning Kavanagh Carolyn Elizabeth Kelley Patrick Joseph Kelley Keegan Matthew Kerr Siddharth Satish Khakhar Alexey Denisovich Khotimsky Jaime Jooyoung Kim Mo Re Kim Kylee Judith Kincer Vidula Anil Kunte Olivia Rose Last Cassidy Marie Lattanzio Peter William Laughlin Ellen Elizabeth Lawrence Kristine Lee Haley Hae-ly Lee-Burke Rachel Anne Lehman Luke Staniford Lentine Lydia Jean Levesque Peter Li Katherine Dale Liebert Cecilia Jaeyoon Lim Brady Yun-Sheng Lin Ryan Charles Mackintire Steven Arian Malinowski

231 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Nicholas Michael Markou Diya Rebecca Mathew Sasha Mavretic Brendan Joseph McCafferty Carolyn Veronica McDermott Conor Romano McGrath Daniel Raymond McMillen Aidan Alexander Meehan Jacob Raymond Meleski Hailey Yan Meng Ivan Alexei Desatoff Miranda Arya Jaiprakash Mistry Dylan Paul Molloy Emily Nicolina Monaco Damien Patrick Moore Eduardo Andre Moura Silva Heidi Abril Moya Odrine Mugyenyi Ashlyn Brianna Murray Gargi Shashikant Naik Ryan Doan Nguyen Parmis Niaeipour Tia Elizabeth Young Nye Andrew Thomas O'Keefe Patrick Michael O'Neil Aidan Joseph O'Sullivan Elmer Agustin Oliva

232 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Shafaat Iqbal Osmani Shiva Phalgun Pabbathi Adina Shenoy Palayoor Nishka Pant Caitlin Elisabeth Papagelis Justin Tyler Papagelis Meghana Paras Katelyn Elaine Pascarella Kirtan G. Patel Prachi Mehul Patel Vandana Pravin Patel Margo Grace Pearson Cameron John Pelkey Johanna Maria Pellegrino Emma Grace Phelps John Robert Phelps John Ford Powers Andrew Prabakar Hemal Rakeshkumar Prajapati Neha Prasad Owen John Primeau Rebecca Elizabeth Pringle Brendan Andrew Przypek Amanda Quintino Dos Vidhur Ramanujan Ema Alice Ramey Adharsh Ravi

233 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Sara Ren Caleb James Reske Grant Christopher Ribbe Molly Martha Richards Eli Anthony Richman Brianna Nicole Rogers Meghan Katherine Rohloff Matheus Ferreira Rosa Samuel Benvie Rotman Dylan Pasquale Ruberti Minnatullah Yasser Sabry Daniel Debarros Sales Ellie Stewart Sams Tyler Joseph Sanchez Saketh Sankara Miara Belle Sasdi Kyle Robert Sawicki Kolby Russell Scamurra Kristi Rose Scamurra Maximilian Albert Scerbin Paul Nyonyintono Sejjemba Amrit Senthilkumar Youssef Bassem Gamal Shaker Krapakshi Sharma Ella Sharon Savannah Nicole Shepherd Johnny Long Shi

234 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Joseph Benjamin Shifman Zeeshan Aabid Shuaybi Henry Ryan Siegal Gabriella Silva Giovana Carla Pereira Silva Bryana Emily Siqueira Daniel Edward Slattery Sana Soomro Bruce Silva Sousa Larissa Oliveira Souza Emma Jaclyn Spiro Joshua Scott Sternburg Sarah Constance Stroscio Samantha Nicole Stucchi Anthony Nakyoon Sung Aun Mohammed-Abid Syed Jacob Lawrence Tartaglia Haley Rae Thrush Nicholas Letin Tram Theodore Paul Trubenko Brianna Lauren Tse Benjamin Robert Tucker Elisabeth Gail Tucker Alexa Lynne Vassilakis Anthony Louis Vella Liesbeth Helen Verheijen Icaro Soares Vieira

235 WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 2020 Sasha Kyan Viteri Tabitha Claire Volin Shivali Ronak Vyas Jahniya Glentrice Watson Christiana Rehm Wawersik John Michael White Andrew James Wickremeratne Anthony Harold Wilkinson Olive Marie Williams Collin Richard Wilson Cameron Tyler Winchester Zachary Daniel Winchester Elliott James Wong Henry Samuel Wong Bradford Matthew Woodcock Nathan Henry Wright Anderson Xia Melodie Xu Katherine Seungyeon Yang Romi Shams Zebian Michael William Zembruski

236 SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year at this commencement ceremony we present scholarship awards to deserving members of the senior class, representing the generous financial support of our Westborough community.

We publicly commend this critical investment in the future of our graduates and offer deep gratitude to each and every sponsoring business, organization, family, and individual for this wonderful assistance.

Aronson Memorial Scholarship Servetus T & Jesslyn C. Ashworth, Jr. Family Scholarship Avidia Bank – David F. Lamson Memorial Scholarship Bose Award of Excellence Scholarship Lieutenant Richard H. Brady Memorial Scholarship Roger Braley Memorial Scholarship John L. Brigham Memorial Scholarship Theresa Ruth Aldrich Bryson Award Leo Casey Scholarship for Excellence & Commitment to Westborough Team Sports Central One Federal Credit Union Rondel Clark Memorial Scholarship Digital Federal Credit Union Attorney Alan F. Dodd Memorial Scholarship Dr. John P. Doherty, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Armstrong Caroline Doiron Memorial Scholarship Dunkin Donuts-Marino Organization Scholarship Sandra Walden Fenton Memorial Scholarship First Baptist Scholarship Richard X. Gannon Memorial Scholarship George G. Genthner Memorial Scholarship Sarah W. Gibbons Memorial Scholarship William S. Harris Memorial Scholarship Elsie A. Hastings Teaching Scholarship David W. Herter Scholarship for Young Authors Honey Dew Donuts Scholarship

237 Honolulu Restaurant Scholarship George & Alice Hoogasian Memorial Scholarship Ben Horgan Memorial Scholarship The Harold & Kyle Howard Scholarship In Your Shoes Mary E. Kane Scholarship Marian & Daniel Kelliher Family Trust John Boyle O'Reilly Council 85 Knights of Columbus Memorial Leonard M. Krull Trust Scholarship Lt. Vincent B. Lee Memorial Matthew Maloney Tribute Scholarship Bruce McCauley WAHA Hockey Scholarship Dianne R. and Thomas J. McGinn, Jr. Scholarship Jeanne Messier Memorial Scholarship Faith G. Newark Memorial Scholarship & Westborough Community Chorus Roland H. O'Brien Memorial Scholarship Peg and Ken Orff Memorial Scholarship Westborough Patrol Officers Union Scholarship Nancy Kane Peterson Memorial Scholarship Anne Piscia Memorial Scholarship Rotary Club of Westborough Joseph & Alice Nelpi Ruchinskas Memorial Scholarship Frank D. Sagro Memorial Scholarship Andrew Sarkisian Memorial Scholarship Ruth E. Simonelli Memorial Scholarship Mary Edith Wheaton Smith Charlotte Spinney Vision Scholarship St. Mary's Credit Union Lucy Ann Lowe Taylor Memorial Scholarship Westborough Boosters Dutkowsky Family Foundation Sportsmanship Scholarship Westborough Boosters William F. Walsh Student Athlete Ruth Wadleigh Memorial Scholarship

238 Westborough Athletic & Social Association Founders Scholarship Westborough Civic Club Westborough Community Land Trust Westborough Education Association Earl T. Baker Memorial Scholarship Westborough Education Association Mary B. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Westborough Education Association Margaret "Peg" Gleason Memorial Scholarship Westborough Education Association Winifred and Robert Innis Memorial Scholarship Westborough Education Foundation Westborough Democratic Town Committee – In Memory of John Keeton Westborough District Nurses Association Westborough Fine Arts Education Association Westborough Fine Arts - Passion for the Arts Westborough Garden Club Westborough High School Alpine Ski Team Scholarship Westborough Professional Firefighters Association Westborough Superior Officers Union Scholarship Westborough TV, Inc. Westborough Woman's Club Scholarship Westborough Woman’s Club Evangeline Dreher Memorial Scholarship Westborough Youth Basketball Association Norman "Beansie" White Memorial Scholarship WHS National Honor Society WHS School Counseling Westborough High School Store WHS Student Council Women of St. Lukes Shawn “ZO” Marks Hockey Scholarship

239 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The Sealer of Weights and Measures is responsible for inspecting all weighing and measuring devices on an annual basis to ensure accuracy as set forth by the Massachusetts General Laws relating to Weights and Measures. All commercial devices used in the sale of commodities and services to consumers within the Town of Westborough are inspected, tested, sealed and/or condemned each year based on the tolerances prescribed by state law. The Department’s program of inspections works to promote and ensure protection for consumers and value and fairness to all commercial transactions.

The following devices were inspected and tested during 2020: Not Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned Over 10,000 lbs 3 4 0 0 Balances 100-1,000 & Scales lbs 0 3 0 0 10-100 lbs 5 94 5 0 Less than 10 lbs 0 3 1 1 Total 8 104 6 1 Four vehicle scales over ten thousand pound capacity were inspected and tested, three were found out of tolerance and adjusted, and all four were sealed. Three devices were inspected in the one hundred to one thousand pound class and sealed. Ninety-four scales were inspected and tested in the ten to one hundred pound class. Five devices needed adjustments to maintain their accuracy. In the ten pound or less category, one balance and two digital scales were tested and sealed.

Not Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned Weights Metric 0 10 0 0 Apothecary 0 13 0 0 Total 0 23 0 0

240 A total of twenty-three weights across various units of measurement within metric and apothecary divisions in the ten pound or less category were tested and sealed. These weights are intended as standards for pharmaceutical balances. Liquid Not Measuring Adjusted Sealed Sealed Condemned Meters Gasoline 13 182 4 0 Thirteen gasoline meters in the liquid measuring category were found to be out of tolerance upon inspection and testing. The devices were calibrated to meet tolerance levels as prescribed by state law and sealed. The meters that were not sealed underwent further inspection and two of which were sealed after calibration. In total, one hundred eighty-two gasoline meters were sealed.

Various other miscellaneous inspections were also conducted. Respectfully submitted,

Joseph T. Mulvey Sealer of Weights and Measures

241

TRUSTEES OF SOLDIERS MEMORIALS

The Trustees of Soldiers Memorials established under provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 are responsible for the care and maintenance of Westborough’s war memorials: Minuteman Memorial at Minuteman Park (Sandra Pond, Upton Road), Civil War Memorial (across from Town Hall), Rotary Circle Memorial, Dennis R Cole and 2nd Lt. Vincent B.Lee (located on School Street), Sgt. Leonidas A Raisis Memorial (located on Mount Pleasant Street), Vietnam Memorial, World War I, World War II, Korean War Memorial, Gulf War and War on Terrorism Memorial and Captain Michael S. Haskell Memorial (located in front of the Forbes Municipal Building on West Main Street), and Veterans Grove Memorial (Pine Grove Cemetery). Care and maintenance of the memorials is performed by Trustees members, the Department of public works personnel, Town Buildings and Grounds Staff. Maintenance-related activities include landscaping, replacing worn/broken light bulbs and fixtures, memorial repair, grave markings, replacing U.S. flags and P.O.W. / M.I.A. flags on each memorial flagpole every six months, or when needing replacement due to weather deterioration.

The Trustees are always looking for names that should be added to the Westborough Memorials. Veterans will need a copy of their DD-214 showing their campaign ribbons or dates they served and

242 entered the service from Westborough, MA. We send a special thanks to our friends in the Garden Club who plant and maintain the plantings around the Memorials each year. We have had recent work done to the Civil War Memorial base, and now have a plan in place for an annual inspection of all Memorials by Whitinsville Monument Company, who will report back to the committee with any cleanings or repairs that may be needed. We are also in the process of having work done on the Michael S. Haskell Memorial. God Bless Our Veterans. Respectfully submitted,

Thomas Dwyer, Chair & Non-Veteran Appointee Brian Corcoran, Veteran Appointee John Gallinagh, Veteran Appointee Lydia Goldblatt, Non-Veteran Appointee Shelby Marshall, Selectmen’s Representative Richard Passler, Veteran Appointee

243 SUSTAINABLE WESTBOROUGH Sustainable Westborough started the year 2020 by completing the energy efficiency projects made possible of the grant awarded to Westborough for designation as a Green Community by the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The designation grant of $152,096 was invested in energy efficiency projects including: Department of Public Works Weatherization Senior Center - Original Weatherization Senior Center - Roof Wall Intersection Weatherization Water Purification Weatherization Fire Station Weatherization High School Weatherization Gibbons Middle School Weatherization Mill Pond Intermediate Weatherization J. Harding Armstrong Elementary Weatherization Hastings Elementary Weatherization War Memorial Lighting LED Lights DPW LED Lighting LED Lights These Designation Grant projects were initiated in 2019 and completed paper work January and final payments in February 2020. With the completion of these projects Westborough was eligible to compete for Green Community funding in the 2020 Competitive Grant process. Sustainable Westborough worked with town staff from the municipal and school building departments to identify the next prioritized set of energy efficiency projects which included: J. Harding Armstrong Interior LED Lighting Upgrade Elementary School Westborough Town Hall Interior LED Lighting Upgrade Westborough Senior Center Interior LED Lighting Upgrade Westborough Fire Station Interior LED Lighting Upgrade Westborough Police Department Supplement for Hybrid Police Cruisers (2)

244 A grant application for these projects was submitted on April 22, 2020 for $153,876. Westborough’s application was accepted and contractual agreement was reach on October 16, 2020. The work on these projects was initiated immediately and continued through the end of 2020. Sustainable Westborough worked with Jim Stewart, the municipal Building Manager, Kristi Williams and the Board of Selectmen to identify a site on town property for a public EV charging station. We contracted with Voltrek to install (2) dual charging stations at the Westborough Country Club using grants and rebates from the MassEVIP program from the state. These completed installation in October and were live on the ChargePoint network by the end of the year. In March and April, Sustainable Westborough made proposals to the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen to change the Community Choice Aggregation when the contract expired at the end of November. Westborough engaged Peregrine, a consulting firm who has expertise in Massachusetts regulations in regard to Community Choice Aggregation. This work led to a restructuring of the program and rebranding as Westborough Power Choice. The new Westborough Power Choice contract which went into effect November 1, 2020 introduced the following important changes: x The default Standard Plan includes 20% additional MA Class 1 Renewable Energy than the state minimums. x Residents and businesses have 2 additional options – 100% Green Plan which provides all of the electricity from Class 1 renewables and the Budget Plan which is the lowest cost and meets the state minimums. Sustainable Westborough drove a series of community outreach activities to maximize the visibility to these changes and help ensure that the transition went smoothly. In 2019, Sustainable Westborough took a warrant article to Fall Town meeting that proposed that Westborough create a Task Force to develop a Climate Action Plan. With the successful passage of that article, Kristi Williams named the 11-member Task Force in January 2020. The CAP

245 Task Force is an independent temporary committee of the town established for the explicit purpose of creating the Climate Action Plan for Westborough. The CAP Task Force has been meeting through 2020 and has had a series of outreach activities to review progress and to gain feedback on the proposed goals and strategies. The CAP Task Force is expected to complete the development of the Climate Action plan document and to obtain Board of Selectmen approval in the first half of 2021. In October 2020, Westborough summitted our first Green Community Annual Report to MA DOER. This report reconfirms our compliance with the 5 criteria required for Green Community designation. We also updated the progress to date on the Energy Reduction Plan and updated the priorities for the future. Additionally, in June of 2020, a Waste Management Task Force was formed with representatives from the Board of Health, Sustainable Westborough, and the community at large. The goal of this Task Force is to reduce the amount of waste generated by Westborough residents since we one of the highest rates of waste per household in the state. The Task Force worked with the Board of Health to now offer food waste collection at the Transfer Station and is looking at the feasibility of having a town-wide curbside program for trash, recycling, and food waste for the fiscal 2023 timeframe. Respectfully submitted, Peter Dunbeck – Chair Eileen Nikopoulos – Vice Chair Katherine Curtin-Mestre Leigh Emery - Selectman Carol Fisher Krishna Kalghatigi John Metzger Raghu Nandan – School Committee Cheryl Thomas Carol Waite Eric Waite

246 TOWN CLERK The Town Clerk is one of the oldest elected offices in the Town serving the residents of Westborough since 1717. The Town Clerk is responsible for many and varied requests and services. Over the years the office has grown in its duties and responsibilities by the ever increasing number of residents and the types of services we provide.

The Town Clerk is the Chief Election Official overseeing all aspects of elections whether they are town, state or federal and is responsible for the certification of all election results to the Secretary of State. She is Clerk, Ex-Officio of the Board of Registrars. The Town Clerk nominates appointment of approximately 100 Election Officials each year. The Clerk conducts the Annual Town Census (Street List); entering approximately 13,000 town residents into the state database and from that, furnishes the jury list to the Office of the Jury Commissioner.

The Town Clerk is the custodian of the Town Seal allowing her to certify all official actions of the Town, including Town Meeting legislation, appropriations, and all notes for borrowing. The Clerk provides Planning Board certification of Town Meeting Actions and submissions to the Attorney General, along with certification of all Zoning Board of Appeals’ decisions.

The Town Clerk is Registrar of Vital Statistics; registering all births, deaths and marriages that occur within the community and those events occurring elsewhere, to town residents. The Town Clerk is responsible for the examining and certification of all vital records by signing and affixing the town seal to all such records. The Town Clerk is appointed by the Governor to solemnize a Marriage in any community in the Commonwealth.

The Town Clerk serves The Oath of Office to over 400 elected and appointed members of local committees and boards and provides a copy

247 of the Open Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest Law as required by law. The Clerk is also responsible for maintaining the Conflict of Interest exam certifications from all town employees and members of all boards and committees.

The Town Clerk issues various state licenses and permits, including: Marriage Licenses, Raffle & Bazaar Permits, and Fuel Storage Permit renewals. Along with collecting the fees for those licenses/permits, the Town Clerk collects fees for; Vital Records, Marriage Intentions, dog licenses & fines, Business Certificates/LLC’s/dba’s, Street Lists, pole & conduit locations, Civil Violations issued by Animal Control, Police and the Board of Health and all other recordings of documents required by MGL Ch. 182, Sec 2.

2020 Voter-Turnout

2020 TOWN ELECTIONS x Presidential Primary Election (3/2/20); Dem=4135; Rep=712; Lib=10; GrnRnbw=13 x Annual Town Election (6/13/20); 523 (postponed from 3-10-20 due to COVID) x State Primary Election (9/1/20); Dem=3809; Rep=656; Lib=20; GrnRnbw=8 x Presidential/State General Election (11/3/20); 10,503

TOWN MEETINGS

x Special Town Meeting (1/9/20) = 136 x Annual Town Meeting (postponed to 6-20-20 due to COVID) = 152 x Special Town Meeting (9/29/20) = 214 x Annual Fall Special Town Meeting (11/7/20) = 62

248 The following is a compilation of the fees, statistics and licenses processed in the Town Clerk’s Office in the last calendar year. The statistics listed above are measurable; however, it does not include the length of time each transaction takes at the counter, on the phone or by email.

2020 STATISTICS FUNCTION PERFORMED # TRANSACTIONS Public Notary 163

Town Census Population 19,850

2010 Federal Census Population 18,272

Census Household Forms Mailed and data return entered 7,376

Non-Responsive Census Households (vacant) 2,892

Total Number of Voters 13,240

Number of New Voters Registered in Current Year 1,881

No. of Deleted Voters in Current Year 684

No. of In-Activated Voters in Current Year 88

Total Births Recorded 218

Total Amended Birth Records 0

Total Adoptions Recorded 3

Total Home Births 2

Total Deaths Recorded 265

Total Amended Death Records 0

Total Amended Marriage Records 0

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PAYMENTS COLLECTED/ ACTIONS RECORDED #TRANS COUNTER ON-LINE

Total Marriages Recorded 48 N/A N/A

Total Marriage Intentions Filed 53 $1,325 N/A

Total Vital Records Sold; Births, 1,386 $13,860 2,480 Deaths, Marriages

Dog Licenses Sold 1,800 $27,000

Kennel Licenses Sold 11 $685.00 50.00

Dog License late fees & fines 0 0 $1,665

Dog License Violations/ 0 N/A N/A Court Complaints

Business Certificates (to date) 199 $3,925 $1,050

Discontinuance of Business Certs 10 $100 N/A

Raffle Permits Issued 21 $200 $10

Pole Location fees 10 $400 N/A

Fuel Storage Permit Renewal 39 $965 N/A

Civil/BOH/Police Violations 4 $400 N/A

Maps/Zoning Bylaws 2 $20 N/A

Street Lists Issued 308 $1,485 N/A

(Deptartments/ Senior Citizens/& Disabled included; no charge)

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Nomination/Petition Papers Received 109

Nomination /Petition signatures certified 1,122

Administer Oath of Office 35

Posting of Meetings 496

Recording ZBA/Planning Board 20 BOS Decisions

No. of Phone Calls per year 8,000+

No. of Email correspondence (town & state) 40,000+ (3 employees)

As you can see from the information provided, we are a busy office. It is not just one type of service we provide, but a multitude of services. The Town Clerk’s office needs to be knowledgeable in many areas of municipal government. We need to be versatile as well as adaptable to every situation we encounter. We meet new residents and business owners every day who come to town hall with varied needs and requests. No two days are ever the same!

2020 was an incredibly busy year in the Town Clerk’s Office. Not only did we have (4) Elections; a Presidential Primary, an Annual Town Election, a State Primary and the Presidential Election, we had (4) Town Meetings; The Annual Town Meeting, and (3) Special Town Meetings. The additional number of Town Meetings along with the postponement of the Annual Town Election and Town Meeting in March added a great amount of extended hours each day in my office. We stayed many nights and weekends preparing and implementing the new Covid-19 restrictions. The continued changes to election laws throughout the year and the completion of all requirements needed to execute a successful Election under stringent Covid health regulations was exhausting. Most of these changes occurred after June to allow for local elections to take

251 place, but with little regard for the ability of the Town Clerk to administer. With much help from my staff, Election Officials, and volunteers we were successful in fulfilling all the requirements for Elections in Westborough. And on a personal note; my beautiful daughter Erica’s wedding planning for a year-and-a-half was derailed in June, but the marriage still took place in the midst of the pandemic

I want to thank all of Westborough’s Election Officers who dutifully worked under unprecedented health risks, to fulfill our Right to Vote in the 2020 Elections which included Early-Voting-in-Person for 2, 7 day weeks, along with working a 16 hour Election Day in November. Those Election Officers were; Beverly Boyer, Diane Barrette, Katie Welch, Karen Bloom, Paula Covino, Lucille Killoh, Peggy Yankee, Dorothy Green, Suzanne Arpante, Jean Katralis, Pat Najarian, Susan Pickering, Becky Nanof, Kathy Wilfert, Polly Thayer, Nancy Gage, Rachel Radin,Kristina Allen, Deborah Banks, Paul Baptiste, Lisa Boyer, Charlotte Bramley, Kevin Carroll, Mary Christensen, Ken Gagnon, Janet Golden, Elaine Halford, Maureen Johnson, Judith Kaprelian, Dave Lamothe, Kathy Lawrence, Bruce Lopatin, Sue Menzel, Erica Mickel, Patricia Najarian, James O’Connor, Marianne O’Connor, Linda O’Neil, Doug Wales, Anita Wales, Carolyn Wheeler, Eleanor Wlodarczyk, Rita Zabielski. Also, I want to thank our Registrars of Voters; Gibbs Mitchell, Denzil Drewry and Judith Meltzer for their support during the elections.

Also, there were many Volunteers who came forward to assist during the elections. Without their daily support organizing thousands of mailed-out and returned by-mail-ballots, we could never have accomplished the enormous task at hand. Many of them had never worked elections, but were eager and willing to help during the elections as well as for weeks and weekends on end. Those Volunteers were; Monica Alexander, Suzanne Arpante, Ben Bartlett, Karen Bloom, Samantha Brady, Eva Choudhury, Riley Clark, Emily Coffey, Ethan Chan, Eric Chang, Priyanka Deka, Joseph Derderian, Joseph Derderian, Jonathan Fairbanks, Joyce Gallinaugh, Alex Goldberg, Kaitlyn Hu,

252 Oscar Hubbard, Liam Johnson, Maureen Johnson, Audrey Kavanagh, Jean Katralis, Jack Kelly, Stephanie Kelley, Nancy Kellogh, Kim Levesque, Anna Levesque, Derek LuKaren Nickley-Garrity, Jen Kirkland, Chris O’Keefe, Mansi Panwar, Mary Payant, Jess Potosnak, Rachel Radin, Donna Rene, David Satora, Sam Sawyer, Maura Shunney, Ella Silverberg, Polly Thayer, Marissa Walsh, Alison Wiswell, Jill Williams, Sujith Yeruva, Tiffany Zheng; The Rotary Club, the National Honor Society Students, and the Boy Scouts were also a tremendous help Election Day. If I missed any one I apologize for the inaccuracy, but please know you were very much appreciated.

I also was extremely grateful for the support of the Police led by Jeff Lourie, the Fire led by Pat Purcell, the Board of Health led by Steve Baccari, the DPW led by Chris Payant along with TJ Voutas & Crew, the Town Hall Facilities led by Jim Stewart and crew, as they all made themselves available to assist in my office’s continual needs during the elections and throughout the 2020 year. I very much appreciated their support along with managing their own departments.

Mostly, I have to thank Debbie Ledoux, the Assistant Town Clerk and Susan Bush the Administrative Assistant for their attentiveness to the needs of our voters during the pandemic. The Town Clerk’s office was fully staffed each day from mid-July to November to assure the residents of Westborough they would have an accurate count of votes for the elections. They worked above and beyond expectations during this time most every day and night along with weekends. Having the (4) Elections & (4) Town Meetings to prepare for, we still had the daily needs of residents to attend to. It was a great challenge each day. Fortunately, I know I can rely on Debbie’s daily consistency, her professional judgement and the ability to understand each new challenge before her. And to Sue, for her continued support of the day to day office functions, her respectfulness of the residents and her flexibility with the ever changing procedures in our office. We are an extremely busy office; there is no doubt about it. It takes great teamwork to perform the variety of services we provide every day, not

253 just during a pandemic. I think I speak for all of us in that we are grateful for the opportunity to work in the Town Clerk’s office and to serve the residents of The Town of Westborough.

I would like to recognize the citizens of Westborough who exercised their “Right to Vote” this year. Voting is a privilege that requires thoughtful consideration. The cost to run an election is substantial and is the same whether ten or ten thousand people show up to vote. This year over 10,000 voters in Westborough cast their votes in November. Acting upon that right is appreciated by those candidates who run for office and the election officials who prepare for and provide that service. Thank you for participating in a most important event in our country.

And lastly, as your elected Town Clerk, it is required that I am a resident of Westborough. That means I get to reside here and enjoy everything that makes Westborough such a wonderful place live. I am proud to call Westborough home for the last 62 years and be a part of such a caring community. It is reassuring when our residents support the municipal departments who provide services to our residents. I can assure each resident that I will serve the Town of Westborough to the best of my ability as Town Clerk.

Please feel free to stop by the office any time to say “Hi” or to contact me with any questions you may have about this report. Your support and concerns are always welcome. I look forward to many more years as your Town Clerk.

Respectfully Submitted, Wendy L. Mickel, Town Clerk

254 TOWN MANAGER

Beginning in March 2020, the Town Manager’s Office was focused on responding to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for the remainder of the calendar year. This included policy development, adjustments to Town operations, response to community needs and improved communication to residents regarding COVID-19. Financial impacts of the pandemic resulted in ongoing budget review and adjustment including two rounds of budgets reductions to meet reduced local receipt estimates.

In addition to the pandemic response, this office was proud to accomplish the following:

x Completed the sale of the Spurr House x Held the first all day Joint Meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Finance Committee to hear budget and warrant article presentations from large departments. x Negotiated contracts with the Dispatchers Union and Firefighter Union. x Supported the acquisition of 31-33 Eli Whitney and 30 Belknap Street. x Worked with Novak Consulting to complete a staffing study for non-public safety departments. x Presented recommendations of staffing study implementation. This included the creation of a Human Resources Coordinator which was added in 2020. It also included the creation of the Community Development Department led by the Community Development Director. x Developed a new Capital Planning Policy which amended the Town’s Comprehensive Fiscal Management Policy. The new policy and process was implemented in 2020 to begin incorporating all Capital Projects into one planning document. x Completed the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) planning process to plan for climate change resiliency. Applied to become an MVP community. x Continued to work with the Municipal Building Committee to complete work at the Forbes Municipal Building.

255 x Recommended the creation of the Active Transportation and Safety Committee (ATSC) responsible for multi-use trail development and other community active transportation needs. This committee replaced the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Public Safety Committee. x Worked with the Town Planner to apply for a MassWorks grant intersection improvements at Flanders Road and West Park Drive which was awarded in November. x Participated in the Master Plan Advisory Committee. x Filed legislation to acquire state owned property located behind the DPW. x Worked with the Country Club Operating Committee and Recreation Director to support the transition of golf course management from a contracted position to an employee position under the Recreation Department. x Worked with Sustainable Westborough to complete the first Green Community Annual Report. x Developed a Communication Plan to be implemented in 2021. x The Town brought on several new employees in 2020 including Conservation Director Jordan McCarron, Assistant Town Engineer Joseph Boccadoro and Water/Sewer Operations Manager Joshua Van Houten.

I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the dedicated department heads, staff and volunteers whose response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown an incredible commitment to the community.

Kristi Williams Town Manager

256 TOWN MODERATOR

The Moderator heads the legislative branch of town government - the Town Meeting. The Moderator's principal activities and responsibilities are:

Ɣ To preside and regulate debate at town meetings, deciding all questions of order; Ɣ To nominate a deputy moderator to preside in the event of his/her absence/disability, or in the event that he/she chooses to participate in debate, or in the event that he/she would have a conflict of interest if he/she were to preside; Ɣ To appoint the Advisory Finance Committee (AFC), 2 members of the Capital Expenditures Planning Committee, 1 member of the Walkup-Robinson Fund Committee, the members of any ad hoc committee created by the town meeting for which the Moderator is named the appointing authority, or for which no appointing authority is named; Ɣ To respond to inquiries concerning town meeting procedure directed to him/her by colleagues in government, the press, or the public; and Ɣ To educate the voters as to the origin and function of the town meeting, and to provide resources such that they can readily understand the procedure at a Westborough town meeting, and participate meaningfully.

2020 was a successful but highly unusual year for Westborough’s legislature - the Town Meeting. We were all affected by COVID-19 and had to adapt and adjust to the circumstances. I am pleased to report that,

257 though delayed, in multiple rooms, and more physically distant than usual, we were able to hold the Town Meetings without incident. In 2020, Westborough’s citizen legislators - the voters; any of whom can attend and participate in Town Meetings - were called to 4 Town Meetings:

Ɣ Special Town Meeting - January 9, 2020 - 3 Articles Ɣ Annual Town Meeting - June 20, 2020 (postponed from March 28, 2020) - 27 Articles Ɣ Special Town Meeting - September 29, 2020 - 3 Articles Ɣ Special Town Meeting - November 7, 2020 - 14 articles

I presided over all of these Town Meetings, each session started on time (as soon as all voters at the designated start time were able to get checked in), and efforts were made to maintain a satisfactory pace of the meetings. I am grateful for the efforts of the Town Clerk, the Selectmen's office, the Police, Fire, and School departments, Westborough TV, Scouts, and others who help all of our Town Meetings run smoothly. This year, I would like to add a special thanks to the Board of Health and their staff for providing prudent and practical guidance and for helping with the logistics for conducting Town Meetings safely.

As in years past, I am grateful to comments and suggestions received from voters and from my Annual Town Meeting review discussions with the Selectmen, Planning Board, School Committee, Library Trustees, and Advisory Finance Committee. These interactions, along with the exchange of ideas with other members of the Massachusetts

258 Moderators Association, have led to several improvements to the Town Meeting process over my years as Moderator.

I continue efforts in outreach, education, and continuous improvement regarding Town Meeting and its process and procedures. The outreach and education efforts include formal and informal Office Hours and Information Sessions to give voters opportunities to ask questions or offer feedback and discussion about the Town Meetings. I would like to thank the Library Trustees, Director, and Staff for the use of the Library Meeting Room for a number of the Information Sessions and hope to return to this tradition as soon as we can hold them safely in person.

I am also serving on the Massachusetts Moderators Association Board of Directors and on its “Town Meeting 2040” committee that is studying various ways the Town Meeting can continue to evolve to serve the changing needs of voters. In addition to these more structured activities, I work with voters and others throughout the year who have questions or comments about Town Meeting.

In 2020, the following voters received Moderator appointments to serve on the following Committees:

Ɣ Advisory Finance Committee: Beth Blumberg and Hank Rauch were each re-appointed for another 3-year term; Michael Barretti was appointed to a full 3-year term; Melanie Board was appointed to a 1-year unexpired term; and Walter Leslie was appointed to a 2-year unexpired term

259 Ɣ Walkup-Robinson Fund Committee: I am currently searching for candidates for the Moderator’s appointment to this Committee and hope to make an appointment soon.

During 2020, James Driscoll and Terry McGoldrick each stepped down from the Advisory Finance Committee after a number of years of service. Also, Bob Petrucelli did not seek reappointment to the Walkup- Robinson Fund Committee. Thank you, Jim, Terry, and Bob for your service to the Committees and the Town.

I would also like to thank Ben Gold and Lisa Blazejewski for their role as Deputy Moderator at the various Town Meetings. Though appointed by the voters at the Meeting, it was a pleasure to nominate them and work with them to help the multi-room meetings run efficiently and effectively.

I am grateful to the commitment and spirit of public service shown by each of the people who have expressed interest in each of the committees and for the time and effort contributed by those who have accepted appointments.

I continue to strive to increase the diversity of volunteers to all of the Town's boards, committees, and commissions by making more people aware of the rewarding experiences that can be had through the many forms of participation that are available. As Westborough has grown, many residents are not aware of our rich traditions and I welcome everyone to learn more about how he or she can contribute to Westborough's form of self-government.

260 I encourage voters to attend each and every Town Meetings and to consider additional engagement in your Town government; maybe volunteering for a Committee? If you are interested in learning more about the Town Meeting process and/or the appointments made by the Moderator, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Respectfully submitted,

John E. Arnold Moderator

261

TREATMENT PLANT BOARD

The Westborough/Shrewsbury Wastewater Treatment Plant continued to perform exceedingly well. More than 2.782 million pounds of oxygen consuming material were removed from the 2.076 billion gallons of wastewater processed at the Plant. More than 65,248 pounds of phosphorus were removed. The average treated flow is 5.67 mgd which is about 73.8% of the plant capacity of 7.68 mgd.

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board received notice in January that the Westborough/Shrewsbury Wastewater Treatment Plant had been selected as a 2019 Regional EPA Operation and Maintenance Excellence Award recipient. The award and acknowledgement from the EPA and DEP show the outstanding work that has been performed by the Plant Manager and staff. The Westborough Treatment Plant Board is proud and appreciative of the work performed by the operations firm Veolia Water, the Plant Manager Keith Labbe, and the employees at the plant.

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board complied with its NPDES discharge permit for the discharge of effluent water into the Assabet River within the budget approved at Town Meeting. The plant achieved over 99% efficiency in the removal of BOD and TSS, and treated phosphorus to below 0.1 mg/l during the summer season.

The Westborough Treatment Plant Board has been operating on a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit that expired in 2010. The Board received the draft NPDES permit in October, and submitted comments to the EPA and DEP. The draft has the expected new discharge levels for phosphorus during the winter season, copper, and aluminum. The new winter limit for phosphorus may result in a significant increase to the annual budget. The Board has estimated the costs associated with the new permit to be about $312,000.

The Board has a set of regulations to govern entities from the Towns of Westborough, Shrewsbury, and Hopkinton which discharge wastewater and septage to the Westborough/Shrewsbury Wastewater Treatment Plant. The regulations are necessary so the wastewater does not cause damage to the plant’s biological treatment or cause the discharge to

262 contain degradants which would cause the plant to violate the NPDES Permit. One of the requirements in the draft permit is for the Board to update its Rules and Regulation and the Enforcement Response Program. In anticipation of this requirement, the Rules and Regulations, and Enforcement Response Program were updated and submitted to the US EPA for approval. It is anticipated that these Rules and Regulations and Enforcement Response Program will be adopted next year.

The Board has two solar energy generation systems on site, one owned by the Board and one owned by a private firm that leases a portion of the plant property. The two systems generated about 33% of the plants electrical energy needs in FY 20. We continue to investigate potential green savings options as part of our normal routine.

The plant is operated by Veolia Water, a contract operations firm. The Board appreciates the dedication of Veolia and its employees in keeping the plant efficiently operated. There were no permit exceedances to our NPDES permit this past year. Veolia had no OSHA recordable accidents and no lost time due to accidents.

The relationship between Mill Pond School 5th grade classes and the Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to grow each year by educating students on the importance of wastewater treatment and how it effects the environment. Unfortunately, this year it was placed on hold due to the pandemic. It is hoped that next year this relationship can be furthered.

It still is necessary to perform routine improvements and or rehabilitation in order to keep the plant functioning at an acceptable level. The following activities were performed on behalf of the Board: replaced rotor # 5 in the aeration channel, replaced emergency generator controls & automatic transfer switch gear, replaced Grit blower #3 with high efficiency model to reduce electrical usage, replaced all piping and valves for the Grit classifiers, replaced outside building light fixtures with LED fixtures on the Primary pump station, Secondary pump station and the compost building. Replaced gear drive assembly on Final clarifier #1, replaced mixer in the selector basin, replaced 80 lamps on one UV bank used for disinfection of the final Effluent discharging into the Assabet River.

263 We wish to extend our gratitude to the various departments, officials and residents of the member towns for their cooperation over the past year, and we look forward to continued progress in completing the remaining issues facing the Board and user communities.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

Michael Stanton, Chairman Francis P. Zarette, Vice Chairman Tom Burke, Clerk Francis J. Holloway, Treasurer Jack Perreault Rich Abrams Jack Goodhall, Engineer/Administrator

264 VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

With the onset of the pandemic 2020 was a year like no other, with the country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts leading to lockdowns in the early part of the year. Under guidelines promulgated by the Governor the lockdown forced our Board to be more creative than in the past.

The Westborough Veterans Advisory Board undertook a number of projects with the above restrictions in mind:

x 2020 started with the placement of flags on the graves of our local veterans buried at Pine Grove and Saint Luke’s cemeteries. This project was accomplished by members of our Board in collaboration with the National Honor Society and the Student Council of Westborough High School. x Memorial Day 2020 turned out to be a Virtual Event in collaboration with Westborough TV. The event played on our public access station for a number of days, our Board wishes to recognize the following who help make the presentation a success: o Justin Sousa read the Memorial Day Proclamation from the Governor o Members of the Board of Selectmen recorded statements o Al Tournas member of the WVAB read Logan’s Order’s o John Gallinagh (WVAB) announced the Co-Grand Marshalls-Luis Torres US Army and George Miller WW2 veteran. o Our local State Representatives also recorded statements o Pledge of Allegiance read by Adithri Rajaraupathi o Justin Sousa (District Director) read a statement honoring Memorial Day o Paul Horrigan (WVAB)remembered all those who were lost serving their country o Patrick Tracey (WVAB) read the Gettysburg Address o Paul Horrigan awarded the American Legion Scholarship to Krapashi Sharma o The Westborough Fire Department team honored Memorial Day

265 o Kristi Williams read a Memorial Day statement o Laying of the wreaths by members of the Board of Selectmen o Taps was played by Paige Estephan from the High School o “Members Only” from WHS sang the National Anthem o John Gallinagh introduced Robert Sylvester as Veteran of the Year o The Westborough Police Department honored Memorial Day with a presentation o John Gallinagh (WVAB) read the poem “In Flanders Field” o Paul Horrigan (WVAB) remembered those killed in action and noted Michael Haskell and Stephen Sullivan of Westborough o We noted and listed all the veterans who passed away in 2020 o Major General Keefe of the MA National Guard gave a talk on what Memorial Day means to him. o Pastor John Taylor assisted by Harry Cook (Bagpipes) gave the benediction at the various Town memorials. o Music throughout the program was provided by the WHS Band and the Gibbons School. o Flyovers were provided by Jeff Poole of the Westborough TV o In closing a special thanks go to Karen Henderson and her team at Westborough TV who made this program possible. x Flags on the Rotary: o The Westborough Veterans Advisory with the permission of the Board of Selectmen placed flags on the Rotary to celebrate the 4th of July week. Board members were assisted by a team from the Westborough Rotary Club. The flags were placed on July 4 and removed July 14. x Veterans Day a Virtual Event: o The Westborough Veterans Advisory Board in coordination with Westborough TV produced a program that ran on our public access station the schedule of events follow:

266 o Justin Sousa District Director of Veterans Service made personal remarks concerning his family’s service and his own as a veteran of the conflict in Afghanistan. o Al Tournas, a member of the Westborough Veterans Day is today’s Master of ceremonies. Al spoke of the history behind the establishment of Veterans Day. o Andy Toorock a member of the Westborough Veterans Day listed the names of the WW2 veterans who were selected to be honored as Grand Co-Marshalls. o The Members Only Group from the Westborough High School sang the National Anthem o The Pledge of Allegiance was read by members of the Board of Selectmen o Jeff Lourie Chief of Police of the Town made comments regarding the meaning of Veterans Day o Chris Payant Director of the DPW made remarks regarding the importance of Veterans Day. o Kristi Williams the Town Manager read a poem in honor of Veterans Day o All of our local politicians made statements on what Veterans Day means to them o Carleen Shaldone and Paul Horrigan members of the WVAB read a listing of those veterans who had passed on during 2020 o Patrick Tracey and Ryan Rausch Co-Chairs of the Veterans Advisory Board both remarked on the importance of Veterans Day o Rev. Peter Graham and Father Joseph Rice gave the benediction at the various memorial sites around the Town o John Gallinagh VSO and member of the Veterans Day delivered comments on the importance of Veterans Day o Members of the VFW provided honors at various memorial sites through the Town o Al Tournas Master of Ceremonies concluded the program expressing his sincere thanks and appreciation for all who contributed to the success of the program o A special thanks go out to Karen, Jeff and Aidan of Westborough TV who helped make this program a success.

267 x Flag Removal from the Cemeteries: o Members of the Veterans Advisory Board assisted by members of the WHS National Honor Society and the Student Council helped with the removal of flags from the graves of our veterans.

x Quarterly Newsletter to Westborough Veterans: o The Westborough Veterans Advisory Board with the assistance of Kathy Stoker- English/Journalism Teacher, students Emily Coffey and Shannon Clark of the Westborough High published the first newsletter which was mailed to just under 600 local Westborough veterans. o The Newsletter has been part of a significant outreach program to contact Westborough veterans to provide information regarding support programs for veterans and their families, as well as to provide information of interest to our veterans and the corresponding programs that may provide assistance to veterans and their families. x Veterans Inc. Clothing Drive: o The Westborough School System collaborated with the Veterans Advisory Board to raise and deliver the car loads of clothing to Veterans Inc. in Worcester. Vets Inc. provides transitional housing to around 100 veterans at the Worcester and Shrewsbury branch. o The Westborough Fire Department also ran a clothing drive for veterans, members of the Westborough Veterans Advisory assisted with the shipment to Vets Inc.

Respectfully submitted by John Gallinagh, VSO and Secretary/Member of the WVAB

268 YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES The nine-member volunteer Youth Commission is composed of five adults, two high school juniors, and two high school seniors, appointed by the Board of Selectmen to advocate for the needs of youth and families in Westborough. In 1984, the Youth Commission created the department of Youth and Family Services (YFS), which has a mission to provide counseling and social services to Westborough residents and to promote behavioral health and wellness for the entire community. The Youth Commission serves as an advisory board to Youth and Family Services. The staff of YFS includes a full-time director, who is also an independently licensed clinical social worker, as well as two part-time licensed mental health counselors and a full- time administrative assistant.

In 2020, the Youth Commission welcomed two new appointed adult voting members and two new youth members, as well as multiple associate (non-voting) members. The YFS Director meets monthly with the Youth Commission to discuss the current needs of the community, plan programming and review progress towards the goals of the department’s strategic plan, initiated in 2019. The strategic plan included revision of the department’s mission, creation of a vision statement, identification of department values. The following four goals were established to guide YFS’ work for the next three years.

Strategic Goals: 1. Engage the community in our mission. 2. Provide high quality services at all times. 3. Develop an effective and efficient infrastructure. 4. Develop financial and human resources that support our work.

This report is organized according to the strategic plan’s goals.

GOAL ONE: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN OUR MISSION

Community collaboration was magnified for YFS in 2020, with the response to COVID at the forefront of YFS efforts. General outreach and community engagement and education were also prioritized, with

269 extensive involvement collaborative and community-based activities—both in-person and virtual, including consultations, outreach activities, classes/trainings, large educational forums and the Free Holiday Store. Staff offered training to high school students, school staff and babysitters-in-training.

COVID RESPONSE

Youth and Family Services staff were key participants in the newly- formed COVID-19 Task Force, made up of municipal employees, elected officials and representatives of various community non-profit service organizations. The purpose of the COVID-19 Task Force is to identify and respond to needs of the community related to the impact of the coronavirus. Task Force efforts led by YFS, included the following:

x Collaborated with the Senior Center, WPS and the Food Pantry to organize and implement actions to address food insecurity and ensure that residents’ food needs were met. x Assisted to establish the community-held COVID-19 Community Fund to support local service organizations serving families impacted by the coronavirus. x Created a comprehensive COVID-19 Resource List of local and statewide resources for residents to address basic and mental health needs. This resource list has been translated into four languages and is updated regularly. x Triaged calls to the Town’s newly created COVID-19 Information Phone Lin and email to ensure that inquiring residents were connected to needed resources. Language interpretation was available through the Info. Line. x Helped to craft the content for a town-wide mailing sent to Westborough residents. The content was translated into four languages to ensure that all residents had equal access to the COVID-19 Information Line and Resource List. x See also PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES section.

270 COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION

Classes and Trainings – 86 people trained/taught x Red Cross Babysitting class; WHS Psych. & Lit. classes x English Language Learners Parent Teach-In x Trauma Training for WPS staff professional development

Community Education Events – 585 Attendees x Secret Lives of Teens & Tweens; Adoles. Mental Health x Managing Emotions During Uncertain Times x Tech Safety & Digital Citizenship

Free Holiday Store – 235 Children Served x Due to the pandemic, the Holiday Store distributed gift cards to Westborough families with children in lieu of in-person gift distribution as in the past.

Town Committees – 48 meetings x Diversity and Inclusion Committee (YFS Director is chair) x Master Plan Advisory Committee & Housing Subcomm. x COVID-19 Task Force and sub-groups

Westborough Public Schools – 49 meetings x In collaboration with the WPS Wellness Director & WPS Clinical & SEL Coordinator, YFS began a periodic publication of the Community Wellness Guide: Emotional Wellness-Race- Equity, addressing mental health, racism/anti-racism and the intersections between both. The Guide is electronically distributed in multiple languages to all families in the school district and throughout the town. x Met with the Superintendent, ELL Director, teachers, Student Services, nurses & clinicians to coordinate efforts.

Local Committees – 35 meetings x Human Service Alliance, Westborough CARES x Square One (WP Schools, Westborough Connects, Rotary) x District Attorney’s Roundtable (WPS, police, DA’s office)

271 Regional Committees – 22 meetings x MetroWest Substance Use Awareness & Prev. Alliance x MetroWest Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention x District Attorney’s Opioid Task Force x YFS Directors – Regional & Statewide

Community Outreach, Consultations & Other – 57 meetings x State Legislative Representatives x School, fire and other Town personnel x COVID Tracers

Re-branding x Director began working with a graphic design consultant to start developing a new YFS logo and outreach materials.

GOAL TWO: PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES

2020 TOTAL CLIENTS DIRECTLY SERVED 152

REQUESTS FOR CLINICAL SERVICES # Requests for clinical services 26 Referred out 3 Opened clinical services 13 Opened resource & referral services 3 Declined/no follow-through 7 Youth and Family Services offered free clinical and resource and referral services to Westborough residents of all ages. New clients learned about YFS from friends or family, the Holiday Store, child welfare agency, other town departments and flyers advertising services. Counselors screened each inquiring resident and the clinical team recommended YFS services or an outside referral.

CLINICAL SERVICES DELIVERED # Counseling Clients 47 # Clinical Consultation Clients 15 # Youth Diversion Program Clients 1 Total clients/families provided Clinical services 63 Total hours of Clinical services 709

272 Short- and long-term counseling services are provided by licensed counselors to residents who face barriers to accessing mental health services outside of YFS. Clinical consultation offers residents one-to- two sessions with a licensed counselor for psychoeducation, support, information and referrals. Youth Diversion Program services are also offered.

Predominant issues addressed in 2020 included anxiety, sleep disturbance, family relationships, parenting, coronavirus pandemic, disordered eating, trauma, psychotic symptoms, isolation, depression, financial stress, illness, stress management.

Clinical services were delivered in-person from January through mid- March. Between March and December clinical services were delivered by phone and telehealth (launched in August).

RESOURCE & REFERRAL SERVICES Total clients provided Resource & Referral services 89

Resource and referral services delivered by all YFS staff, provide residents assistance meeting their basic needs and connecting with mental health, medical and social services. Primary issues addressed in 2020 were food and housing insecurity. COVID-RELATED SERVICES Total clients served due to COVID for all YFS services 61 # People triaged through the COVID-Info Line & Email 28

In 2020, services were heavily focused on addressing needs related to the COVID pandemic. Youth and Family Services served as the point of triage for residents who called the Town’s COVID Information Phone Line.

MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS # Residents completing free in-person mental health screenings 11 # Free, anonymous online mental health screenings completed 138

YFS partnered with the Pastoral Counseling Center to host an annual free, in-person mental health screening in January.

273 In honor of National Depression Awareness month in October, YFS launched an online mental health screening platform as a pandemic- safe alternative to in-person screenings, allowing individuals to take mental health screenings and receive information and resources. The free, anonymous online platform is accessible in English and Spanish and is available year-round.

2020 FREE HOLIDAY STORE # Families benefitting from Holiday Store 110 # Children benefitting from Holiday Store (HS) 235 # HS families requiring additional information, resources or 55 referral during contacts with HS staff and volunteers # HS Families with primary language other than English 37 # HS Families requiring language interpretation services 24 # Ongoing YFS clients that learned about YFS through the HS 12

In addition to being a cherished tradition of community giving and a valued partnership with the Rotary Club of Westborough, the annual Free Holiday Store has become a key opportunity for outreach to diverse residents in need of resources and services. The Holiday Store application and informational materials were translated into three languages (Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic), and every applicant received an outreach call from YFS staff, using language interpreters, as needed. Even with a significant change in operations for the 2020 Holiday Store, thanks to the contacts between recipients and staff and volunteers, many Westborough residents not only received gift cards for the holidays, but were connected to resources for food, clothes, diapers, housing aid and, in some cases, to ongoing services.

INTERFACE REFERRAL SERVICE # Westborough residents utilizing service 12/2019-11/2020 73

Through a collaboration with the Westborough Public Schools, YFS, the Town of Westborough continue to subscribe to Interface Referral Service, a free helpline run out of William James College that connects Westborough residents to outpatient behavioral health services. The first full-year report showed an increase in utilization after the start of the pandemic.

274 STAFF CONTINUING EDUCATION # Staff trainings attended (in-person and virtual) 49 Hours of staff training received 70

Since the start of the pandemic, YFS staff have had increased access to affordable, high-quality virtual trainings, to grow clinical skills and knowledge of resources, and maintain clinical licensure.

LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION # Times YFS used live telephonic language interpretation 72 # Languages in which live services delivered via interpreters 3 # Languages in which YFS documents were translated 4

Youth and Family Services saw an increase in demand for language interpretation, enabling speakers of any language to access services. Telephonic interpretation was primarily used for resource and referral services and for the Holiday Store. Numerous forms, documents and resources lists were also translated. GOAL THREE: DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

Multiple infrastructural, operational and procedural changes were put into place this year to improve efficiency, ease and access for YFS staff and clients. Some of these changes were necessary for functioning through the pandemic, though benefits are sustainable:

x Updated, created, translated paperwork for direct services. x Transitioned to electronic medical record. x Offered telephone-based and telehealth services. x Increased use of telephonic interpreters and written translation. x Delivered community education events virtually. x Launched online mental health screening platform. x Increased collaborative education and engagement activities. x Applied for grant to grow community training programming.

GOAL FOUR: DEVELOP FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT OUR WORK

275 In 2020, YFS gained increased budgetary support to grow the use of language interpretation and translation services.

Youth and Family Services applied for and was awarded a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation to address emotional health during COVID-19 in the amount of $19,000. The one-year funded project, entitled Reach Out Westborough, will deliver virtual trainings to community groups at highest risk of negative mental health effects due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trainings will focus on the signs and symptoms of mental health distress and provide basic tools to manage distress and access help.

Monthly Youth Commission meetings are open to the public, whether meeting in-person or virtually. New attendees are warmly welcomed. The Youth Commission and YFS are open to feedback and ideas, and would love to hear from Westborough residents. Respectfully submitted, Cara Presley, LICSW, Director

YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES STAFF Cara Presley, Director Julia O'Neil-Welch, Administrative Assistant Eileen Reich, Senior Counselor Betheda Shuman, Senior Counselor

YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS Pam Chamorro Bridges, Chair Drew Barton, Student Yolanda Hernandez, Vice-Chair Sam Delgado, Student Lauren Schiffman Tori Pringle, Student Miriam Aframe (new) Alex Goldberg, Student Ali Kashmiri (new) Kate Storm (left mid-year)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Kiley Vallee Ansh Tripathi Mikayla Reitsma Ella Sklar Vennela Vavilla Vidya Ramalingam Abby French Tiffany Zheng Sasha Wilkinson Adish Jain Matthew Willar James Fitzgibbons

276 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Board held hearings for 18 petitions this year and generally met 1 or 2 times per month. The following is a summary of the petitions that came before the Board. PETITIONER(S) DATE ACTION BY THE FILED BOARD Christina Carlson 02/20 Special Permit/Granted 17 Heath Street Signarama Worcester 02/20 Variance/Granted 297 Turnpike Road Christopher Degrace, Jaclyn 02/20 Special Permit/Granted Morrell, Michael Hally 20 Arch Street ConvenientMD, LLC 03/20 Variance/Denied 139 Turnpike Road Nouria Energy, Inc/Ayour 03/20 Variance/Withdrew Engineering without Prejudice 27 East Main Street Shawn & Sterling Fitzgibbons 03/20 Special Permit, 9 Cedar Street Variance/ Withdrew without Prejudice Paul Maggiore, Maggiore 03/20 Variance/ Withdrew Companies without Prejudice 60 & 64 Otis Street Richard & Beata Lelacheur 04/20 Special Permit/Granted 19 Wheeler Road James & Jill Stewart 04/20 Special Permit/Granted 49 Hopkinton Road Natalie & Bryan Pursell 07/20 Special Permit/Granted 6 Byard Lane Amy & Mark Neil 07/20 Variance/Granted 205 Ruggles Street Andrew Rosenshine 08/20 Variance/Granted 16 O’Neil Drive Gabanan, LLC 10/20 Variance/Withdrawn 108 Milk Street without Prejudice Narayan Viswanathan 10/20 Special Permit/Granted 29 Cook Street Greg & Pamela Read 10/20 Special Permit/ 221 West Main Street Withdrawn without Prejudice

277 PETITIONER(S) DATE ACTION BY THE FILED BOARD Kay Street Reading Realty, LLC 12/20 Variance/Denied 0 Off Kay Street Ralph & Lauren Brennan 12/20 2 Special Permits/ 28 Warren Street Granted Matthew & Kim Krumsiek 01/21 2 Special Permits/ 18 Oldham Road Granted

Other business included: Joanne Morris resigned as Clerk in January 2020 after 20 years of service to the Board. Paula Covino joined the Board as Clerk in February 2020. The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank the various Town Boards and departments for their input and recommendations over the past year.

Respectfully submitted, Justin Lundberg, Chairman Todd S. Alexander Daniel Meservey William Wallace (Alt.) Rachel Weigensberg (Alt.) Paula M. Covino, Clerk

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3ROLFH([WUD'HWDLOVDUHLQDGGLWLRQWRVDODU\DPRXQWV 291 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The preparation of the 2020 Annual Town Report was assumed by each individual Department, Board or Committee. As such, the content of the report contained herein is the responsibility of those who participated in this undertaking. Thank you to all of for their cooperation in making this report possible.

Special thanks to Meghan Gavalis, who took the photo that is on the front cover. And thank you to the community members who also submitted photos that were considered.

Municipal Hours of Operation

Town Hall Offices 34 West Main Street Mon/Wed/Thurs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Forbes Municipal Building & Town Offices 45 West Main Street Mon/Wed/Thurs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM

School Department 45 West Main Street Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Library 55 West Main Street Mon – Thurs 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sundays: October - May 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Senior Center 4 Rogers Road Monday – Friday 9:00 AM. to 4:00 PM

Department of Public Works 131 Oak Street Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

E.L. Harvey & Sons Transfer Station – 68 Hopkinton Road Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

TOWN DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES

Ambulance, Fire and Police (Emergency) 911 Animal Control Officer (via Police Dispatch) 366-3060 Assessor 366-3010 Building Department 366-3015 Conservation Commission 366-3014 Department of Public Works 366-3070 Finance Department 366-3005 Fire Department (Business) 389-2300 Board of Health 366-3045 Historical Commission 366-3048 Housing Authority 366-1225 Information Technology Department 366-3096 Library 366-3050 Planning Board, Town Planner 366-3055 Police Department (Business) 366-8801 Public Safety Communication Dispatch Services 475-4800 Recreation 366-3066 Recycling/Transfer Station (E.L. Harvey & Sons) 836-3000 Selectmen’s Office 366-3030 Senior Center 366-3000 Town Clerk 366-3020 Town Manager 366-3030 Treasurer/Collector 366-3025 Veteran’s Agent 366-3085 Wastewater Treatment Plant 366-7615 Youth and Family Services 366-3090 Zoning Board of Appeals 366-3030

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT – SCHOOLS AND BUSINESS OFFICES

Armstrong Elementary School 836-7760 Fales Elementary School 836-7770 Hastings Elementary School 836-7750 Mill Pond Intermediate School 836-7780 Gibbons Middle School 836-7740 Guidance Department 836-7742 High School 836-7720 Guidance Department 836-7722 Superintendent 836-7700 Business Manager 836-7702 Pupil Personnel Services 836-7703 School Lunch 836-7720